Definition

Having a slippery or smooth quality; often used to describe something that is oily or greasy.

Example

The lubricous surface of the slide made it easy for the children to go down quickly.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you notice how lubricous the surface of that new slide is?

Yeah, it looks really slippery!

I bet it's so much fun to slide down.

Definitely! It seems like a great way to cool off.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lubricous → It is derived from the Latin root "lubricus" (meaning slippery or smooth). The word "lubricous" describes something that is characterized by slipperiness or smoothness, often in a figurative sense.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for slippery, 'lubricus', to remember that 'lubricous' refers to something that is smooth or slippery.

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