5 letter words ending in IMY

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Parts of Speech: Adjective

Definitions:

1. covered in or resembling slime; unpleasantly wet and sticky.
2. morally corrupt or reprehensible.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈslaɪmi/
• UK: /ˈslaɪmi/

Origin and Usage:

The word "slimy" originated from the Old English word "slim" which means "slime". It has been used since the 14th century to describe things that are covered in or resemble slime. The figurative use of the word to describe someones character or behavior as morally corrupt or reprehensible has been in use since the 16th century.

Synonyms: gooey, sticky, slippery, viscous, slimy

Related Words: slime, slims, slipe, slype, smile

Example Sentences:

1. The pond was slimy and covered in algae.
2. The politicians slimy behavior was exposed by the media.

Word: Grimy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Covered with or characterized by grime; dirty, sooty, or smudged.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈɡraɪ.mi/; UK: /ˈɡrɪ.mi/

Origin and Usage: The word "grimy" originated from the word "grime" which came from Middle English "grime" meaning "dirt" or "filth". The word has been in use since the 16th century and is commonly used in modern English to describe something that is dirty or covered in grime.

Synonyms: dirty, sooty, smudged, filthy, grubby, muddy, dingy, squalid, unclean, greasy

Related Words: grime, grimm, gramp, grana, grand, grant, grape, graph, grasp, grass, gravy, graye, grays, graze, great, greed, green, greet, greek

Example Sentences:

• The mechanics hands were grimy from working on the car.
• The windows of the abandoned building were grimy and covered in grime.
• The child came home from playing outside with a grimy face and hands.
• The kitchen floor was grimy and needed to be cleaned.
• The old book had a grimy cover and yellowed pages.

Here is the requested information on the word "stimy": stimy 1. Parts of Speech:

verb

2. Definitions:

To impede or prevent progress or action.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈstʌmi/

UK: /ˈstɪmi/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "stimy" is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 19th century. It is a slang term, and its usage is primarily informal. The word is often used to describe situations where progress or action is being impeded or prevented.

5. Synonyms:

hinder, obstruct, impede, block, thwart

6. Related Words:

stymie

misty

smith

timid

smite

7. Example Sentences:

• The new regulations are likely to stimy innovation in the industry.
• The lack of funding has stimied the progress of the project.
• His stubbornness is stimying efforts to reach a compromise.