Slithered Meaning in English
word · lemma: slither
ˈsɫɪðɝ
SLITH-erd
slˈɪðəd
SLITH-uhd
Definition
Moved smoothly and quietly along a surface, especially with twisting or sliding motion, like a snake.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes the movement of snakes or things moving in a snake-like, twisting way. Often used in stories, nature documentaries, or to suggest something sneaky or creepy. 'Slithered' is past tense; present is 'slither'.
Spanish: se deslizó - reptóPortuguese (BR): deslizou-se - rastejouPortuguese (PT): deslizou-se - rastejouChinese (Simplified): 滑行Chinese (Traditional): 滑行Hindi: फिसलता हुआ गयाArabic: انزلقBengali: সাপের মতো সরসরিয়ে চলেছিল - পিছলে চলেছিলRussian: полз - скользилJapanese: すべるように進んだVietnamese: trườn - lướtKorean: 미끄러지듯 움직였다Turkish: sürünerek ilerlediUrdu: رینگتا ہوا گیاIndonesian: meluncur - merayap
Example Sentences
The snake slithered across the road.
basic
She slithered under the fence to get her ball.
basic
The lizard slithered away when it saw us.
basic
He slithered out of the meeting without anyone noticing.
natural
The cat slithered between the chairs, chasing a toy.
natural
Something slimy slithered past my foot in the water.
natural