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Comparative
slipperier
Superlative
slipperiest
1
difficult to hold or move on because of being smooth, greasy, wet, etc.
- The fish was slippery to hold as it wriggled in his grasp, making it challenging to keep a hold of.
- The soap made the bathtub slippery, posing a risk of slipping and falling.
- The icy sidewalk was dangerously slippery, requiring caution when walking.
- The oil spill on the road made the surface extremely slippery for drivers.
- The lotion-covered bottle was slippery to hold, slipping from her grasp and spilling its contents.
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(of a person) difficult to trust or deal with
- She found him to be a slippery character who always changed his story.
- They warned her about his slippery nature, saying he never followed through on promises.
- His slippery charm initially drew her in, but she soon realized he was unreliable.
- She realized too late that his slippery nature meant he would never keep his promises.
- Despite his charming demeanor, his slippery behavior made her wary of trusting him.
3
leading to confusion or uncertainty
- The instructions for the project were slippery, leaving the team unsure of how to proceed.
- His slippery explanations made it hard to understand his true intentions.
- The topic was slippery, with many nuances that required careful consideration.
- She found the legal terms to be slippery, often open to multiple interpretations.
- The slippery nature of the agreement left both parties with differing expectations.