Slimed: meaning, definitions and examples

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slimed

 

[ slaɪmd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

coating, covered

Slimed refers to the act of covering or being covered with a slimy substance. This term is often used in contexts where a surface becomes slick or greasy with a viscous material. It can also imply a sense of being overwhelmed by a negative or unpleasant feeling, akin to being burdened or 'slimed' by circumstances. In various contexts, such as in environmental discussions or in popular culture, it can denote being affected by something undesirable.

Synonyms

coated, covered, greased, smeared.

Examples of usage

  • The fish was slimed after being pulled from the water.
  • She felt slimed by the constant negativity in the office.
  • The slime from the algae made the rocks dangerously slick.
  • They found the walls of the cave slimed with moisture.

Translations

Translations of the word "slimed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 coberto de lodo

🇮🇳 स्लाइमेड

🇩🇪 mit Schleim bedeckt

🇮🇩 terlapisi lendir

🇺🇦 покритий слизом

🇵🇱 pokryty slime'em

🇯🇵 スライムで覆われた

🇫🇷 recouvert de slime

🇪🇸 cubierto de limo

🇹🇷 sümükle kaplı

🇰🇷 슬라임으로 덮인

🇸🇦 مغطى بالزلق

🇨🇿 potahovaný slizem

🇸🇰 pokrytý slizom

🇨🇳 覆盖着黏液

🇸🇮 pokrit z blatom

🇮🇸 þakið sleimi

🇰🇿 сұйықпен жабылған

🇬🇪 წებოვანი

🇦🇿 sümük ilə örtülmüş

🇲🇽 cubierto de limo

Etymology

The term 'slimed' comes from the noun 'slime', which has its roots in Old English 'sclim', meaning 'slime' or 'slippery substance'. The word has evolved over centuries to describe various viscous substances and was primarily used in a biological or environmental context. The verb form 'slimed' emerged in modern English to describe the action of applying slime or being covered in it. It's frequently used in a literal sense, particularly in reference to slippery substances found in nature or on surfaces, as well as in a metaphorical sense to describe situations that make one feel bogged down or overwhelmed. Through cultural references, particularly in media, 'slimed' has gained additional connotations, particularly in children's entertainment, where characters might be doused in goo for comedic effect. This dual usage illustrates the word's adaptability and enduring relevance in both literal and figurative language.