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Meaning of slippery
The primary meaning of the word "slippery" is related to a surface that is smooth and slippery, often causing difficulty in walking or standing.
Etymology of slippery
The word "slippery" has its roots in Old English, derived from the word "slīpian" meaning "to slip" and the suffix "-y" which forms an adjective
Historically, the word has been used to describe surfaces that are smooth and slippery, as well as situations or people that are morally dubious or untrustworthy
Synonyms
slippery
slick
smooth
glossy
greasy
oily
soapy
sudsy
glassy
icy
frosty
silky
velvety
soft
gentle
delicate
treacherous
perilous
hazardous
risky
dangerous
unstable
unsteady
precarious
uncertain
dubious
questionable
ambiguous
vague
obscure
unclear
muddy
murky
dirty
filthy
messy
chaotic
confusing
puzzling
enigmatic
mysterious
Definitions
- Having a smooth surface, often causing things to slip or slide on it
- Difficult to grasp or hold onto, often because of being smooth or slippery
- Morally dubious or untrustworthy, often in a subtle or sneaky way
- Difficult to understand or pin down, often because of being vague or ambiguous
Usage Examples
- The road was slippery after the rain, making it difficult to drive
- He had a slippery mind and was always coming up with new excuses
- The salesperson used slippery language to make the product sound more appealing than it actually was
- The floor was slippery with soap, and she fell and hurt herself