Slipperier: meaning, definitions and examples
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slipperier
[ ˈslɪpəriər ]
physical properties
Slipperier is the comparative form of slippery, meaning that something is more difficult to grip or hold onto than another surface. It indicates an increased tendency to cause slipping or sliding.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The ice was slipperier than I expected.
- Be careful, the wet floor is slipperier right now.
- These shoes are much slipperier than my old ones.
Translations
Translations of the word "slipperier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais escorregadio
🇮🇳 ज्यादा फिसलन वाला
🇩🇪 rutschiger
🇮🇩 lebih licin
🇺🇦 більш слизький
🇵🇱 bardziej śliski
🇯🇵 より滑りやすい
🇫🇷 plus glissant
🇪🇸 más resbaladizo
🇹🇷 daha kaygan
🇰🇷 더 미끄러운
🇸🇦 أكثر انزلاقًا
🇨🇿 kluzčí
🇸🇰 viac klzký
🇨🇳 更滑
🇸🇮 bolj spolzek
🇮🇸 meira sleip
🇰🇿 одан да тайғақ
🇬🇪 მეტი სრიალა
🇦🇿 daha sürüşkən
🇲🇽 más resbaladizo
Etymology
The word 'slippery' comes from the Old English 'slipor', which is derived from the verb 'slipan' meaning 'to slide'. The word has roots in Proto-Germanic '*slipaz' and is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Dutch 'glad' and German 'rutschig'. The comparative form 'slipperier' builds upon this foundation, indicating an increased state of slipperiness. The usage of the word has evolved to encompass various contexts, from describing wet surfaces to slippery personalities in metaphorical terms, emphasizing both literal and figurative interpretations.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,979, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.