Slitherier: meaning, definitions and examples

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slitherier

 

[ ˈslɪðəriər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

descriptive quality

Slitherier refers to something that is characterized by slithering difficulty or smoothness in movement, often implying a level of slipperiness or deceitfulness. This term can be used to describe the physical characteristics of certain creatures or metaphorically in describing behavior that is sneaky. The use of slitherier often conveys a sense of being more slippery than something else.

Synonyms

deceitful, slippery, sneaky.

Examples of usage

  • The fish was slitherier than the rest in the tank.
  • His slitherier tactics made it hard to trust him.
  • The snake appeared slitherier, evading capture effortlessly.
  • The path became slitherier after the rain.

Translations

Translations of the word "slitherier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais escorregadio

🇮🇳 ज्यादा फिसलनदार

🇩🇪 rutschiger

🇮🇩 lebih licin

🇺🇦 більше слизький

🇵🇱 bardziej śliski

🇯🇵 より滑りやすい

🇫🇷 plus glissant

🇪🇸 más resbaladizo

🇹🇷 daha kaygan

🇰🇷 더 미끄러운

🇸🇦 أكثر انزلاقًا

🇨🇿 více kluzký

🇸🇰 viac klzký

🇨🇳 更滑的

🇸🇮 bolj spolzek

🇮🇸 meira slepjandi

🇰🇿 одан да тайғақ

🇬🇪 მეტი სრიალა

🇦🇿 daha sürüşkən

🇲🇽 más resbaloso

Etymology

The term 'slitherier' is derived from the root word 'slither,' which comes from the Old English 'sliþan,' meaning 'to glide or slide.' This verb has evolved over the centuries to encompass movement that is smooth, often in a sideways or sneaky manner, much like the movement of snakes and some reptiles. 'Slitherier' is a comparative form that denotes an increased degree of this quality. The concept of slithering has connotations of both physical movement and metaphorical implications regarding trust and honesty, as slithering creatures often evoke ideas of being elusive or untrustworthy. The evolution of the word captures not just the physical action but also the associated characteristics that come with it.