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Slimy

SLY-mee

/ˈslaɪmiː/

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Syllable breakdown

slimy

Dictionary meaning

Morally reprehensible.

Examples

  • A slimy substance covered the rocks.

Synonyms: ugly

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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