Definition

The most difficult surface to stand on without slipping, often due to being wet or smooth.

Example

Be careful on the ice; it's the slipperiest surface I've ever walked on.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see how slipperiest that hill was after the rain?

Yeah, I almost slipped while walking my dog there!

I thought I was going to fall too; it was so dangerous.

We should avoid that place until it dries up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Slipperiest → It is formed from "slippery" (from Old English "sliper", meaning smooth or gliding) and the superlative suffix "-est" (meaning most). The word "slipperiest" means the most smooth or gliding, making it the most likely to cause slipping.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is the 'most smooth' or 'gliding' — that's why 'slipperiest' describes something that causes the most slipping.

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