5 letter words starting with SL

slate

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb, Adjective

Definition:

• Noun: a fine-grained rock used for roofing and flooring
• Verb: to schedule or register
• Adjective: of a bluish-gray color

Pronunciations:

• US: /sleɪt/
• UK: /sleɪt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "slate" originated from the Old French word "esclate" which means "split piece". The noun form of the word refers to a type of rock that is commonly used for roofing and flooring. The verb form of the word refers to the act of scheduling or registering something. The adjective form of the word refers to a bluish-gray color that is similar to the color of slate rock.

Synonyms:

• rock
• stone
• schedule
• register
• blue-gray

Related Words:

• scale
• stale
• steal
• tales
• teals

Example Sentences:

• The roof was made of slate tiles.
• He had his name slated for the next meeting.
• The walls were painted a slate blue color.

Slues 1. Parts of Speech:

Slues is a verb.

2. Definitions:

1. To turn or twist to one side, as a vehicle.

2. To turn or twist around a fixed point; pivot.

3. To turn (a ship) to leeward.

4. To cause (something) to rotate or turn in a particular direction.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /sluz/

UK: /sluːz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "slues" originated from the Dutch word "sluis," which means "sluice." It was first used in the 19th century to describe the act of turning a ship to leeward. Over time, the meaning of the word has expanded to include the act of turning or twisting anything to one side or around a fixed point.

Today, "slues" is used mainly in nautical contexts, but it can also be used in a more general sense to describe any kind of turning or twisting movement.

5. Synonyms:

rotate, twist, turn, pivot, swivel, veer, wheel

6. Related Words:

clues, flues, glues, slued, slues

7. Example Sentences:

1. The captain slued the ship around to avoid the rocks.

2. She slued the car to the left to avoid hitting the deer.

3. The crane operator slued the load into position.

4. He slued his eyes to the left to get a better view of the painting.

Dictionary Entry: Slick

1. Parts of Speech: adjective, noun, verb
2. Definitions:
   • Adjective: having a smooth, glossy surface; efficient and skillful; superficially attractive or plausible but lacking depth or sincerity
   • Noun: a smooth, wet surface that is difficult to walk on; a clever or skillful person; a magazine or website that presents information in a superficially attractive or polished way
   • Verb: make (something) smooth and glossy by applying oil or polish; (of a person) move smoothly and easily with unctuous or self-assured confidence
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /slɪk/
   • UK: /slɪk/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "slick" originated in Middle English as a noun meaning "a smooth patch of ground." Its meaning evolved over time to include the modern definitions listed above. The adjective form of "slick" has been in use since the 1600s, while the verb form has been in use since the 1800s. "Slick" is commonly used in informal speech and writing, and is often used to describe someone or something that is superficially attractive or polished but lacking in substance.
5. Synonyms: smooth, glossy, sleek, polished, suave, glib, superficial, insincere, unctuous
6. Related Words: slide, slink, slush, slice, slime
7. Example Sentences:
   • The road was slick from the rain.
   • Hes a slick salesman who can sell anything to anyone.
   • The magazines slick design made it popular among young readers.
   • She slicked back her

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Adjective

Definitions:

• Of or resembling slate, especially in color; bluish-gray.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈsleɪti/
• UK: /ˈsleɪti/

Origin and Usage:

The word "slaty" is derived from the word "slate" which refers to a fine-grained gray, green, or bluish metamorphic rock easily split into smooth, flat pieces. "Slaty" is used to describe something that is bluish-gray in color or has a resemblance to slate.

Synonyms:

• Grayish-blue
• Slate-colored
• Grayish

Related Words:

• Slate
• Stale
• Leats
• Tales
• Setal

Example Sentences:

• The slaty sky signaled an incoming storm.
• The slaty texture of the rock made it easy to split.
• The birds feathers were a beautiful slaty blue.

slyly

1. Parts of Speech: adverb

2. Definitions: in a cunning or deceitful manner

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈslaɪli/; UK: /ˈslaɪli/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "slyly" is derived from the adjective "sly," which dates back to the 14th century. It is believed to be of Scandinavian origin, related to the Old Norse word "slægr," meaning "cunning." The adverb "slyly" is used to describe actions that are done in a cunning or deceitful manner. It is commonly used in literature and everyday speech.

5. Synonyms: craftily, deviously, sneakily, underhandedly, wily

6. Related Words: slyer, slily

7. Example Sentences:

• She slyly stole a glance at her crush.
• The politician slyly avoided answering the question.
• He slyly slipped the money into his pocket.