Slimiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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slimiest
[ ˈslaɪmiɪst ]
descriptive quality
The term 'slimiest' is the superlative form of 'slimy' and is used to describe something that has the most slime or is the least trustworthy or pleasant in character. It can refer to actual physical substances like a slimy substance, often found in wet or decaying environments, or it can be used metaphorically to describe a person's behavior as deceitful or insincere. This term often evokes a sense of disgust or aversion.
Synonyms
grimiest, sleaziest, slickest.
Examples of usage
- The slimiest slug crawled across the sidewalk.
- He was known for being the slimiest politician in town.
- The slimiest fish are often found in murky waters.
Translations
Translations of the word "slimiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais viscoso
🇮🇳 सबसे चिपचिपा
🇩🇪 der schleimigste
🇮🇩 paling licin
🇺🇦 найслизькіший
🇵🇱 najślizgawszy
🇯🇵 最もヌルヌルした
🇫🇷 le plus glissant
🇪🇸 el más resbaladizo
🇹🇷 en kaygan
🇰🇷 가장 미끄러운
🇸🇦 الأكثر انزلاقًا
🇨🇿 nejkluzčí
🇸🇰 najklzkejší
🇨🇳 最滑的
🇸🇮 najbolj spolzek
🇮🇸 sleny
🇰🇿 ең тайғақ
🇬🇪 ყველაზე სლიო
🇦🇿 ən sürüşkən
🇲🇽 el más resbaladizo
Etymology
The word 'slimy' originates from the Old English word 'slīm', meaning 'slime' or 'mire', which in turn comes from Proto-Germanic '*slīmiz', meaning 'slime'. Over time, it evolved into the current form in Middle English as 'slim', which began to have a figurative meaning by the late 19th century, indicating something that is morally questionable or dishonest. The superlative form 'slimiest' developed to indicate the highest degree of the qualities associated with being slimy, both in physical and metaphorical senses. The metaphorical use of the term has become increasingly prevalent in modern discourse, particularly in political and social contexts.