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Meaning of unslippery
The primary meaning of "unslippery" refers to a surface that provides a good grip and is not slippery.
Etymology of unslippery
The word "unslippery" is derived from the prefix "un-" meaning not, and the word "slippery" which is derived from the verb "slip" and the suffix "-y" forming an adjective.
The word has its roots in Old English and has been used in the English language since the 16th century to describe surfaces that provide a good grip.
Synonyms
stable
firm
secure
grippy
rough
textured
bumpy
coarse
uneven
rocky
gravelly
pebbly
ridged
serrated
notched
grooved
treaded
knurled
checkered
corrugated
ribbed
waffled
stippled
pockmarked
pitted
cratered
abrasive
frictional
adhesive
clingy
sticky
tacky
viscous
gelatinous
syrupy
honeylike
ropy
fibrous
stringy
glutinous
gummy
gooey
Definitions
- The word "unslippery" is defined by Oxford Languages as not slippery, providing a good grip, and having a surface with texture or friction that prevents slipping.
- * It can also describe something that is stable, firm, and secure, making it unlikely to slip or fall.
Usage Examples
- The unslippery surface of the rock allowed us to climb it safely.
- * The new unslippery coating on the floor made it easier to walk on, even when it was wet.
- * The unslippery handle on the tool made it easier to grip and use.