slither

[ˈslɪðər]

slither Definition

• 1. to move smoothly and quietly with a twisting or sliding motion
• 2. to sneak or creep in a secretive or furtive manner
• 3. to act in a sly or devious way

Using slither: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "slither" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The snake slithered across the grass.

• Example

  She slithered out of bed and tiptoed to the door.

• Example

  He slithered his way into the conversation, hoping to hear some juicy gossip.

slither Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for slither

• slide
• glide
• slink
• creep
• snake

Antonyms for slither

• stomp
• trudge
• march

Phrases with slither

• slither away

  to leave or escape in a sneaky or furtive manner

  Example

  The thief slithered away from the scene of the crime.

• slither in

  to enter or join in a sneaky or unobtrusive way

  Example

  He slithered in unnoticed and took a seat at the back of the room.

• slither of hope

  a small amount of hope that something positive will happen

  Example

  Despite the dire circumstances, there was still a slither of hope that they would be rescued.

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Summary: slither in Brief

To 'slither' [ˈslɪðər] is to move smoothly and quietly with a twisting or sliding motion, or to sneak or creep in a secretive or furtive manner. It can also mean to act in a sly or devious way. Examples include 'The snake slithered across the grass' and 'He slithered his way into the conversation.' Phrases like 'slither away' and 'slither in' denote sneaky actions, while 'slither of hope' refers to a small amount of hope.