Slithered: meaning, definitions and examples

movement, sneaky

Slithered is the past tense of the verb 'slither', which means to move smoothly and quietly, often in a twisting or gliding manner, much like a snake. It implies a sense of stealth or sneaky movement. Animals, particularly snakes, are most commonly described as slithering due to their unique way of locomotion. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe a person moving in a sly or underhanded way.

crept, glided, slid, sneaked

Examples of usage

• The snake slithered through the grass.

• He slithered away from the party unnoticed.

• The thief slithered into the shadows.

• After the rain, the worm slithered across the pavement.