Definition

Having a slippery or wet texture, often unpleasant to touch; this form indicates a greater degree of that quality compared to the base form.

Example

The fish was even slimier than I expected when I caught it.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you ever touched something that was slimier than you expected?

Yeah, I once held a fish that was so slimier than I thought it would be!

That sounds gross! I can't believe you actually did that.

It was pretty weird, but kind of interesting too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Slimier → It is formed from "slimy" (from Old English *slīmig*, meaning covered with slime) and the comparative suffix "-er" (meaning more). The word "slimier" means more covered with slime or having a greater degree of sliminess.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'more covered with slime' — 'slimy' describes the texture, and '-er' indicates a comparison, so slimier means it has even more of that slippery quality.

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