5 letter words starting with SLI

Slily

1. Parts of Speech: Adverb

2. Definitions: In a sly or cunning manner.

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

4. Origin and Usage: The word "slily" is derived from the adjective "sly" and the suffix "-ly," which is used to form an adverb from an adjective. It has been in use since the 16th century and is primarily used in formal or literary contexts to describe someone who is acting in a sly or cunning manner.

5. Synonyms: Slyly, deviously, sneakily, craftily, cunningly.

6. Related Words: Silly, spicy, smoky, scary, scaly.

7. Example Sentences:

• He slily slipped the note into her pocket when no one was looking.
• The politician slily avoided the question by changing the subject.
• She slily grinned as she pulled off her surprise prank.

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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.

Slily

1. Parts of Speech: Adverb

2. Definitions: In a sly or cunning manner.

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

4. Origin and Usage: The word "slily" is derived from the adjective "sly" and the suffix "-ly," which is used to form an adverb from an adjective. It has been in use since the 16th century and is primarily used in formal or literary contexts to describe someone who is acting in a sly or cunning manner.

5. Synonyms: Slyly, deviously, sneakily, craftily, cunningly.

6. Related Words: Silly, spicy, smoky, scary, scaly.

7. Example Sentences:

• He slily slipped the note into her pocket when no one was looking.
• The politician slily avoided the question by changing the subject.
• She slily grinned as she pulled off her surprise prank.

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

Definition of Slice

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition: A slice is a thin, flat piece of something that has been cut from a larger piece. As a verb, slice means to cut something into thin, flat pieces.

Pronunciation (US): /slaɪs/

Pronunciation (UK): /slaɪs/

Origin and Usage: The word slice originated from the Old English word "slician". It has been used in English since the 14th century.

Synonyms: Cut, piece, sliver, wedge

Related Words: Chops, cutup, wedge

Example Sentences:

1. He cut a slice of bread for his sandwich.
2. She sliced the cake into small pieces.
3. The chef sliced the vegetables into thin strips.
4. He sliced the golf ball perfectly.