slippery
Translation
slippery, treacherous, untrustworthy, evasive
Examples
Be careful, the floor is slippery.
Be careful, the floor is slippery.
He is a slippery politician.
He is a slippery politician.
It's a slippery topic to discuss.
It's a slippery topic to discuss.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) slippery (noun) a slippery road
Similar Words
Synonyms: slick, greasy; Antonyms: rough, grippy
Etymology
From Old English 'slipor' (slippery), related to 'slip'. The suffix '-ery' denotes a quality or condition.
Memory Tips
Imagine slipping on a wet floor. The floor is slippery.