What is another word for Slimily?

Pronunciation: [slˈa͡ɪmɪlɪ] (IPA)

Slimily is an adverb that means in a slippery or greasy manner. Some synonyms for slimily include oozily, slippily, greasily, and slickly. Oozily refers to something that moves slowly and smoothly like a liquid, while slippily indicates that something is prone to slipping or sliding. Greasily describes something that is covered in grease and is therefore slippery, and slickly can be used to describe something that is smooth and glossy, creating a slippery surface. These synonyms can be used interchangeably with slimily in appropriate contexts to add variety to your writing and avoid repetitive language.

What are the hypernyms for Slimily?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Slimily

The water crept stealthily, Slimily, towards the sea.
"Roden's Corner"
Henry Seton Merriman
It was neither plan nor conscious selection that led Rosemary McClean toward the far end of the maidan, where the sluggish, narrow, winding Howrah River sucked Slimily beside the burning ghats.
"Rung Ho!"
Talbot Mundy
Wild oats and mustard were springing already in the broken furrows, and lank vines were Slimily spreading over a few scattered but still unseasoned and sappy shingles.
"Susy, A Story of the Plains"
Bret Harte

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