Slipperily: meaning, definitions and examples

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slipperily

 

[ หˆslษชp.ษ™.ri.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

descriptive manner

Slipperily describes an action done in a slippery manner, which means it is performed in a way that can easily lead to slipping or loss of grip. This term can refer to physical actions or metaphorical situations where things are unstable or uncertain. It is often used in contexts related to safety, movement, or situations that can change unexpectedly. The usage of this adverb adds a quality of risk or caution to the actions it describes.

Synonyms

deceptively, smoothly, sneakily.

Examples of usage

  • The cat moved slipperily across the ice.
  • He answered the question slipperily, avoiding the main point.
  • She navigated the slipperily wet floor carefully.

Translations

Translations of the word "slipperily" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escorregadiรงo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฟเคธเคฒเคจ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rutschig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ licin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปะธะทัŒะบะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›lisko

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆป‘ใ‚Šใ‚„ใ™ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท glissant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ resbaladizo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaygan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ๋„๋Ÿฝ๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒู„ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kluzkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klzkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆป‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ drseฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ glatt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ั€า“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผrรผลŸkษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ resbaladizo

Etymology

The word 'slipperily' is derived from the adjective 'slippery,' which comes from the Old English 'slypere,' meaning smooth or slick. The root 'slip' has its origins in the Proto-Germanic word '*slipล,' which relates to the notion of gliding or sliding. The evolution of the term reflects the physical characteristics of surfaces and the inherent risks they pose when wet or smooth. The adverbial form 'slipperily' was formed by adding the suffix '-ly' to the adjective, a common practice in English to transform adjectives into adverbs. This transition allowed for broader application of the term in various contexts, describing not only physical actions but also metaphorical situations that might be precarious or unstable.