slimy

[ slahy-mee ]

adjective

, slim·i·er, slim·i·est.

1. of or like slime.
2. abounding in or covered with slime.
3. offensively foul or vile.

slimy

/ ˈslaɪmɪ /

adjective

1. characterized by, covered with, containing, secreting, or resembling slime
2. offensive or repulsive
3. characterized by servility

Derived Forms

• ˈsliminess, noun
• ˈslimily, adverb

Other Words From

• slimi·ly adverb
• slimi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of slimy¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; slime, -y ¹

Example Sentences

Regina Gallacher, a 58-year-old physical therapist from Rochester Hills, Mich., said she is looking for a third party candidate because Trump “really scares me” but and she doesn’t “get warm fuzzies” when she hears Harris talk and found her replacement of President Biden on the ballot “very slimy.”

From Los Angeles Times

Rodell Aure Rosel, as the slimy marriage broker, Goro, and Wei Wu, as the angry monk Bonze, were both characterful in a silent movie kind of way.

From Los Angeles Times

“The latest political tabloid garbage being peddled by The New York Times is nothing more than a slimy, partisan ‘hit piece’ designed to distract Long Islanders from Democrats’ failing record on border security, the economy, and foreign policy,” D’Esposito told The New York Post.

From Salon

She described Fayed as a "sleazebag" and "slimy".

From BBC

Rory turns into sandworm fodder the second he admits his slimy MO, suggesting that the smarmy leech was beyond redemption.

From Salon

Related Words

• viscous