slimier; slimiest
Examples of slimy in a Sentence
Get your slimy fingers off my jacket.
please remove your slimy boots before coming into the house
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If the oatmeal changes color, smells off, or develops a slimy texture, discard it.
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
Simply check for anything slimy or mushy, and treat it accordingly.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
Texture changes from what is expected of that food, such as a slimy feeling, which may be a sign of bacterial growth.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
However, some don’t like the slimy texture, which is why there are many methods to make okra less slimy in the kitchen, rather than more so.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
Simply check for anything slimy or mushy, and treat it accordingly.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
Texture changes from what is expected of that food, such as a slimy feeling, which may be a sign of bacterial growth.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
However, some don’t like the slimy texture, which is why there are many methods to make okra less slimy in the kitchen, rather than more so.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for slimy
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“Slimy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slimy. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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slimy
adjective
slimier; slimiest
1
a
: of, relating to, or resembling slime : viscous
b
: covered with or producing slime
2
sliminess
noun
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