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slithery Synonyms

Another word for slithery

Choosing another word for slithery depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Moving with a smooth, twisting, or gliding motion like a snake; slippery or slimy to the touch.

Usage Example

"The fisherman struggled to keep a firm grip on the slippery eel as he pulled it into the boat."

Strongest
slippery
Strong
slimy
slick
wriggly
serpentine
squirmy

• adjective (Context 2)

Deceitful, evasive, or untrustworthy in character or behavior.

Usage Example

"The investigative journalist exposed the sneaky tactics used by the lobbyist to evade campaign finance laws."

Strong
sneaky
shifty
devious
underhanded
evasive
duplicitous

Opposites of slithery

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

trustworthy
honest
forthright
straightforward
rough
sincere
dry
coarse
See all opposites of slithery

• Nearby Words

slipup
slit
slither
slithery
slitlike
slitted
sliver

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