Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slithery
Adjective
/ˈslɪð.əri/
Definition
Moving smoothly and quietly in a gliding manner, often resembling the motion of a snake.
Examples
- The slithery eel slipped through the water with ease.
- She felt a slithery sensation when the snake brushed against her leg.
- The child’s slithery movements made it hard for his mother to catch him.
Meaning
The term ‘slithery’ describes a type of movement that is sleek, slippery, or gliding, often associated with snakes or other creatures that move in a sinuous way.
Synonyms
- Slippery
- Sinuous
- Serpentine
- Gliding
