SLIPPERY Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

slippery

adjective

ˈsli-p(ə-)rē

as in shady

given to acting in secret and to concealing one's intentions a bar where a lot of slippery characters were known to hang out

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as in elusive

hard to find, capture, or isolate a slippery concept that we had trouble understanding

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as in slicked

having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction had trouble keeping upright on the slippery ice

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Recent Examples of slippery Documentaries have always had to deal with the slippery question of truth. —

Peter Bogdanovich, IndieWire, 13 May 2026 Much of this underseen indie mockumentary, which starred Seymour Cassel as a slippery film producer who plots to hype an unknown schlub (Francesco Quinn) into the toast of the Cannes Film Festival, was also shot on location, guerrilla-style, this time during the 1995 festivities. —

Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 Make sure to thoroughly clean the top, bottom, and between slats (if there's room) to eradicate all the gunk that may cause a sour smell or a slippery, dangerous surface. —

Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 12 May 2026 Avoid design choices like tight spaces, slippery surfaces, or poor lighting that can create safety and accessibility issues. —

Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for slippery

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To inspire your planting design, here are some of the top native groundcovers experts recommend for sunny or shady spaces, and tips on how to use these plants to your advantage.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
When not flapping their wings, the chicks waddle around the nest, finding shady spots and playing with sticks and their dad's tail, the nonprofit said.

— Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026