slippery

adjective15 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.3

Emphasizes a high degree of slipperiness.

Emphasizes a very high degree of slipperiness.

Indicates a slight degree of slipperiness.

Indicates a small degree of slipperiness.

Indicates a moderate degree of slipperiness.

Often used figuratively to describe something (like a concept or person) that is difficult to grasp or define.

A common warning sign for roads and floors.

Describes a surface that is both wet and slippery, often used together for emphasis.

Describes the state of a surface.

Describes the process of a surface changing to a slippery state.

A more informal way to describe a surface becoming slippery.

Describes the tactile sensation of a surface.

Describes the visual appearance of a surface.

To cause something to become slippery.

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

Collocations with "slippery"

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