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slimy Synonyms

Another word for slimy

Choosing another word for slimy depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Covered by, consisting of, or resembling a moist, sticky, and slippery substance such as mucus or wet mud.

Usage Example

"The hikers carefully stepped across the mucilaginous, moss-covered stones in the shallow stream."

Strongest
mucilaginous
Strong
slippery
oozy
mucous
viscous
clammy
sticky
gelatinous
Weak
gummy
greasy

• adjective (Context 2)

Repulsively dishonest, deceitful, or insincerely flattering in a way that inspires disgust or distrust.

Usage Example

"Few customers trusted the sleazy salesperson who promised guaranteed returns without showing any documentation."

Strongest
sleazy
smarmy
Strong
unctuous
oily
sycophantic
obsequious
deceitful
underhanded
despicable
Weak
scummy

Opposites of slimy

The opposite of slimy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

honest
sincere
dry
honorable
trustworthy
upright
upstanding
genuine
See all opposites of slimy

• Nearby Words

slimming
slimmish
slimness
slimy
sling
slinger
slingshot

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Slimy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/slimy
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