Slithering

Pronunciation: /ˈslɪðərɪŋ/

Definitions of slithering

verb Moving smoothly and quietly in a twisting or sliding motion, typically used to describe the movement of a snake or other reptile.

Example Sentences

A1 The snake was slithering across the ground.

A2 I saw a lizard slithering through the grass.

B1 The eel was slithering gracefully in the water.

B2 The dancer moved across the stage, slithering like a snake.

C1 The thief slithered through the dark alley, trying to avoid being seen.

C2 The gymnast's body moved with incredible flexibility, slithering effortlessly through the routine.

Examples of slithering in a Sentence

formal The snake was slithering through the grass quietly.

informal I saw a snake slithering in the yard.

slang The creepy-crawly was slithering around the corner.

figurative The politician was slithering through the loopholes in the law.

Grammatical Forms of slithering

• past tense: slithered
• plural: slitherings
• comparative: more slithering
• superlative: most slithering
• present tense: slithers
• future tense: will slither
• perfect tense: have slithered
• continuous tense: is slithering
• singular: slithering
• positive degree: slithery
• infinitive: to slither
• gerund: slithering
• participle: slithered

Origin and Evolution of slithering

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'slithering' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'slitherian' which means 'to creep or glide smoothly and quietly'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'slithering' has retained its original meaning of moving smoothly and quietly, but has also come to be associated with serpentine movements or actions.