Definitions and Examples of slippery, smooth
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Difficult to hold or grasp firmly; tending to slide or slip.
Example
The road was slippery after the rain, making it hard to drive safely.
Having an even and regular surface or consistency; free from roughness or bumps.
Example
The baby's skin was smooth and soft to the touch.
Key Differences: slippery vs smooth
- 1Slippery describes a surface that is difficult to hold or grasp firmly, while grippy implies a surface that provides good traction or grip.
- 2Smooth describes a surface that is even and regular, while grippy suggests a surface that has texture or roughness.
Effective Usage of slippery, smooth
- 1Describing Surfaces: Use grippy to describe surfaces that provide good traction or grip, and slippery to describe surfaces that are difficult to hold or grasp.
- 2Comparing Textures: Use grippy and smooth to compare textures and surfaces.
- 3Product Reviews: Incorporate these antonyms in product reviews to describe the texture and grip of items such as shoes, phone cases, and sports equipment.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of grippy are slippery and smooth. Use grippy to describe surfaces that provide good traction or grip, and slippery to describe surfaces that are difficult to hold or grasp. Use grippy and smooth to compare textures and surfaces, and incorporate these antonyms in product reviews to describe the texture and grip of items such as shoes, phone cases, and sports equipment.
