Slithery: meaning, definitions and examples

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slithery

 

[ หˆslษชรฐษ™ri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing movement

Slithery describes something that moves smoothly and quietly, often in a winding or sinuous manner. This term is commonly used to refer to certain animals, particularly snakes, that glide along surfaces without limbs. It can also apply to objects or actions that suggest a similar fluid motion.

Synonyms

sinuous, slippery, smooth, winding

Examples of usage

  • The slithery snake moved through the grass.
  • She admired the slithery movements of the eels in the water.
  • The slithery path through the forest was hard to navigate.

Translations

Translations of the word "slithery" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escorregadio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฐเค•เคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schlรผpfrig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ licin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปะธะทัŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›lizgi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆป‘ใ‚‰ใ‹ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท glissant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ resbaladizo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaygan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ๋„๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒู„ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kluzkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klzkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆป‘ๆบœ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ drseฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sleppa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ั€า“ั‹ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผrรผลŸkษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ resbaloso

Etymology

The word 'slithery' is derived from the verb 'slither,' which originated in the early 19th century. The root of 'slither' is believed to have been inspired by the Old English word 'slฤซรฐan,' meaning 'to slide' or 'to glide.' This connection highlights the motion related to the word. 'Slithery' specifically emerged to describe the characteristic actions of creatures like snakes and some reptiles, emphasizing their smooth, gliding movements. Over time, the term has broadened to describe any movement that is similar in nature. The use of 'slithery' evokes both a sense of grace and, at times, a slight unease, as it often pertains to creatures that can evoke fear or caution in people.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,229, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.