slimy
adjective
of or like slime.
sliminess
-
a word derived from
slimy.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Whisking, he said, also "really maximises the sliminess," which he believes is so off-putting for many Americans he doubts natto -- for all its recent hype -- will ever go mainstream.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
A lot of arugula flattens out when it’s packed, making it more prone to sliminess or rot, but Esmee’s ruffled edges add volume, with air pockets between the leaves that keep it drier and fresher.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 23, 2024
When I took that bunch out of the jar to freshen the water, many of the leaves fell off, and I noticed there was sliminess and discoloration at the bottom of the stems.
From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2022
This piece of sliminess was copied all over corporate America, signaling the end of the pension plans that so many workers depended on for retirement income.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 17, 2018
The stew doesn’t taste bad, but there’s a certain sliminess that’s hard to get around.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
