slippery with

Frequency: 6.05.4 per million words

Used to specify the substance causing the slipperiness (e.g., slippery with ice).

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Examples (10)

  • The rocks near the waterfall were slippery with moss.
  • After the rain, the wooden deck became dangerously slippery with moisture.
  • He lost his footing on the steps, which were slippery with ice.
  • The boat's hull was slippery with algae.
  • Be careful walking on the pier; the planks are slippery with sea spray.
  • The kitchen floor was slippery with spilled oil.
  • The path was slippery with a thin layer of mud.
  • She warned him that the river stones were slippery with a slimy coating.
  • The mountain trail became slippery with dew in the early morning.
  • The smooth surface of the statue was slippery with condensation.