Slipperily: meaning, definitions and examples
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slipperily
[ หslษชp.ษ.ri.li ]
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:
๐ต๐น escorregadiรงo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเคฟเคธเคฒเคจ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช rutschig
๐ฎ๐ฉ licin
๐บ๐ฆ ัะปะธะทัะบะพ
๐ต๐ฑ ลlisko
๐ฏ๐ต ๆปใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท glissant
๐ช๐ธ resbaladizo
๐น๐ท kaygan
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฏธ๋๋ฝ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฒูู
๐จ๐ฟ kluzkรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ klzkรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆป
๐ธ๐ฎ drseฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ glatt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััาั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sรผrรผลkษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.