Slink: meaning, definitions and examples

Duplicate of the earlier entry, used when someone is moving quietly and secretly with the intention of avoiding detection, often due to guilt or shame.

• He tried to slink out of the meeting unnoticed.
• The cat slinked away after knocking over the vase.

Describes moving smoothly and effortlessly, often implying grace and ease. There is no inherent sense of secrecy or stealth.

• The swan glided gracefully across the lake.
• She glided into the room with confidence and poise.

Indicates moving in a secretive and stealthy way, often to avoid being seen or heard. It can imply the intention of doing something wrong without getting caught.

• The student tried to sneak a peek at the exam paper.
• She had to sneak out of the house without waking anyone.

Refers to moving slowly, often quietly and with a sense of unease or fear. It can imply a feeling of discomfort or sneakiness.

• She felt a sense of dread as she noticed a spider creeping up the wall.
• He decided to creep up behind his friend to surprise him.

This word is used to describe someone moving in a smooth, sneaky, or secretive manner, often to avoid being noticed or out of fear or guilt.

• He tried to slink out of the room without being seen

This word is used in a negative way to describe someone who lacks courage and is excessively afraid of danger or pain.

• He was branded a coward for not standing up to the bully

This phrase is used to describe someone who is morally reprehensible and worthy of contempt. It has a strong negative connotation.

• Only a despicable person would take advantage of the elderly

This word characterizes someone who moves quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed, often to do something dishonest or unauthorized.

• He had to sneak past his parents' room to get to the party