Definition

Describing something that looks like an eel, often long, thin, and slippery in appearance.

Example

The eely fish slipped through the water with ease.

Conversation

Have you seen that new fishing show?

Yeah, I watched it last night! Those fish look so eely.

I know, right? They just slip away so easily!

Exactly! It’s amazing how they can escape like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'eely' originates from Old English 'ǣl', meaning 'eel'. It describes something that resembles or is characteristic of an eel, often in terms of being slippery or sinuous.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for eel, 'ǣl', to remember that 'eely' describes something that is slippery or eel-like.

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