slavering
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈsleɪvərɪŋ/
KK: /ˈsleɪvərɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Describing someone or something that is drooling or producing saliva, often in a way that suggests eagerness or hunger.
Example
The dog was slavering at the sight of the food.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more slavering
Superlative: most slavering
Conversation
Did you see that dog at the park today?
Yeah, it was slavering all over the place!
I know, right? It looked so eager for some food.
Definitely! I almost wanted to give it a treat.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
drooling
salivating
slobbering
Antonyms
dry
neat
tidy
verb
Definition
To drool or let saliva drip from the mouth, often in a way that shows eagerness or desire.
Example
The dog was slavering at the sight of the food.
Tense Forms
Past: slavered
Past Participle: slavered
Conversation
Did you see that dog slavering at the park today?
Yeah, it looked like it was so excited to see everyone!
I can't believe how much slobber was everywhere.
Root Explanation
Slavering → It is formed from "slave" (from Old English *slæf*, meaning a person in servitude) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating an action or process). The word "slavering" originally refers to the act of drooling or slaver, often associated with servile eagerness or desire.
Memory Tip
Imagine someone in servitude ('slave') who is so eager that they are drooling ('-ing' indicates the action). This helps you remember that 'slavering' means to drool or show excessive eagerness.
Visually Confused Words
silvering
slandering
silverwing
silverling
wavering
lovering
splathering
saving