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    SLIMY

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

    Irregular inflected forms: slimier  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation, slimiest  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation

     I. (adjective) 

    Comparative and superlative

    Comparative: slimier  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation

    Superlative: slimiest  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Morally reprehensibleplay

    Example:

    a slimy little liar

    Synonyms:

    despicable; slimy; ugly; unworthy; vile; worthless; wretched

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    evil (morally bad or wrong)

    Derivation:

    sliminess (the quality of being disgusting to the senses or emotions)

    Sense 2

    Meaning:

    Covered with or resembling slimeplay

    Example:

    a slimy substance covered the rocks

    Synonyms:

    slimed; slimy

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    slippery; slippy (causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide)

    Derivation:

    slime (any thick, viscous matter)

    sliminess (a property resembling or being covered with slime)

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