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Meaning of lubricous
Having a smooth and slippery quality
Etymology of lubricous
The word "lubricous" comes from the Latin "lubricus", meaning slippery or smooth, which is derived from "lubricare", meaning to make slippery
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is smooth and slippery
Synonyms
slippery
smooth
slick
greasy
oily
soapy
sudsy
creamy
velvety
soft
silky
satiny
glassy
glossy
lustrous
shiny
reflective
polished
waxed
buffed
lubricated
moist
humid
dewy
wet
damp
clammy
sticky
tacky
adhesive
viscid
gelatinous
mucilaginous
Definitions
- Having a smooth and slippery quality, typically due to being covered with a layer of liquid or grease
- * (Of a substance) having a smooth and slippery texture
Usage Examples
- The lubricous surface of the floor made it difficult to walk on
- * The mechanic applied a lubricous substance to the engine to reduce friction
- * The lubricous leaves of the plant made it easy to slide down the stem