Definition

In a way that is soft, wet, and often messy, like slush or slushy substances.

Example

The children played slushily in the puddles after the rain.

Conversation

I stepped outside, and everything was covered in snow, looking so slushily beautiful.

I know, right? It looks like a winter wonderland out there!

Yeah, but I hate when it turns slushily messy on the sidewalks.

True, it can be a pain to walk through all that slush.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Slushily → It is formed from "slush" (originating from the early 19th century, possibly imitative of the sound of slushing or splashing) and the suffix "-ily" (meaning in a manner of). The word "slushily" describes an action done in a slushy or wet manner, often associated with a mix of snow and water.

Memory Tip

Imagine something being done in a 'wet' or 'splashy' way, like walking through slush — that's what 'slushily' means.

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