Definition

Having a slippery or gooey texture, often unpleasant to touch or see.

Example

The slimy creature slid across the wet ground.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I was cleaning the aquarium today and found something slimy stuck to the filter.

Ew, that sounds gross! What was it?

It was just some algae, but it looked really slimy and unpleasant.

I can imagine! I always dread cleaning mine for that reason.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Slimy → It is formed from "slime" (from Old English *slim*, meaning a viscous or sticky substance) and the suffix "-y" (meaning characterized by). The word "slimy" describes something that is characterized by or covered in slime, giving it a slippery texture.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'slime' which refers to a sticky substance, and remember that 'slimy' means something that is characterized by being sticky or slippery.

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