Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

The word "slippery" can be used as adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

nonslippery sticky

Derived Terms

Slippery Sam slippery as an eel slippery dick slippery dip slippery elm slippery jack slippery nipple slippery sequence slippery slide slippery slope

Has Property

hard to maintain grip upon

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

smooth wet

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

rain-slickened sloppery water-slickened

Related Terms

slip

Related Terms

changeable evasive inconstant loose morals pin down slip smooth unchaste unstable viscous wanton

Similar Terms

lubricious lubricious nonstick nonstick slick slick sliding sliding slimed slimed slimy slipping slithering slithering slithery slithery smooth untrustworthy untrusty

Synonym Network

greasy tricky

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