Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slimier
adjective
/ˈslaɪmɪər/
Definition
covered with a slippery or gooey substance; resembling slime.
Examples
- The slimier parts of the swamp were teeming with various insects.
- He avoided the slimier fish at the market, preferring ones that looked fresh and clean.
- After the rain, the path became much slimier, making it difficult to walk without slipping.
Meaning
The term ‘slimier’ describes something that has a more pronounced slippery quality or is more unpleasantly moist than something described as ‘slimy.’
Synonyms
- greasier
- slipperier
- sludgier
- sloppy
