Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slimy
Adjective
/ˈslaɪmi/
Definition
Having a smooth, slippery, and often wet texture.
Examples
- The slimy seaweed made walking on the beach difficult.
- After the rain, the sidewalk was slimy from the wet leaves.
- He found a slimy slug sliding across the garden path.
Meaning
The term slimy is used to describe something that is coated with slime or feels slick and slippery to the touch. It often implies a repulsive or unpleasant quality.
Synonyms
- Slippery
- Slick
- Greasy
- Wet
- Slithery
