Slimy

Pronunciation: /ˈslaɪmi/

Definitions of slimy

adjective having a slippery, sticky, and unpleasant texture; covered in slime

Example Sentences

A1 The slimy snail crawled slowly across the garden path.

A2 I accidentally touched something slimy while cleaning the fish tank.

B1 The slimy texture of the seaweed made me hesitant to touch it.

B2 The slimy substance on the rocks indicated that the tide was coming in.

C1 The slimy film on the surface of the pond was caused by an overgrowth of algae.

C2 The slimy tentacles of the octopus wrapped around the diver's arm, causing a moment of panic.

Examples of slimy in a Sentence

formal The slimy substance found on the rocks is actually a type of algae.

informal Eww, I accidentally stepped on something slimy at the beach.

slang I can't believe you ate that slimy looking sushi roll.

figurative His slimy behavior towards his coworkers made them distrust him.

Grammatical Forms of slimy

• past tense: became
• plural: slimies
• comparative: slimier
• superlative: slimiest
• present tense: is slimy
• future tense: will be slimy
• perfect tense: has been slimy
• continuous tense: is being slimy
• singular: slimy
• positive degree: slimy
• infinitive: to be slimy
• gerund: being slimy
• participle: slimed

Origin and Evolution of slimy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'slimy' originated from the Middle English word 'slymy', which was derived from the Old English word 'slimig'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'slimy' has retained its original meaning of being covered in or resembling slime, but has also taken on a more figurative meaning to describe something unpleasant, deceitful, or morally corrupt.