Slithery

Pronunciation: /ˈslɪðəri/

Definitions of slithery

adjective describing something that moves smoothly and sinuously, like a snake

Example Sentences

A1 The snake felt slithery as it moved across the ground.

A2 I saw a slithery eel swimming in the river.

B1 The slithery texture of the wet snake made me shiver.

B2 The slithery movements of the lizard were mesmerizing to watch.

C1 The slithery serpent slithered silently through the grass, undetected.

C2 The slithery creature moved with grace and precision, blending seamlessly into its surroundings.

Examples of slithery in a Sentence

formal The scientist observed the slithery movements of the snake in its natural habitat.

informal I saw a slithery snake on the hiking trail yesterday.

slang Watch out for that slithery dude, he can't be trusted.

figurative Her words were as slithery as a snake, full of deceit and manipulation.

Grammatical Forms of slithery

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

Origin and Evolution of slithery

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'slithery' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'slitherig', which means slippery or smooth.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'slithery' has retained its original meaning of being slippery or smooth, and is commonly used to describe things that move smoothly and sinuously like a snake.