slipperiest
Hardest to grip
Slipperiest is the superlative of slippery—the most slick, elusive, or hard to pin down.
A surface might be the slipperiest after freezing rain; a politician might be the slipperiest when cornered: He's the slipperiest character I've ever tried to negotiate with.
Frozen or unfriendly
slimy · slick · lubricated · glazed · waxy · polished · mossy · aquaplaning
Smooth and lustrous
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- sleekSmooth and elegant
- satinySmooth and lustrous
- velvetySoft and smooth-textured
glossy · slick · frictionless · glassy · buttery · sheeny · lustrous · polished
Hard to find
- evasiveAvoiding direct response
- dodgyQuestionable in character
- shiftySeeming dishonest or evasive
- sneakyStealthily deceptive
tricky · wily · cunning · crafty · artful · devious · untrustworthy · unreliable
Apt to cause harm
- treacherousDisloyal and dangerous
- perilousFraught with danger
- riskyInvolving possible harm
- accident-proneTending toward mishaps
fall · skid · trip · slide · caution · warning · precaution · liability
icy
Frozen or unfriendly
wet · slimy · slick · lubricated · glazed · waxy · polished · mossy · aquaplaning · hydroplaning
silky
Smooth and lustrous
velvety · glossy · slick · frictionless · glassy · buttery · sheeny · lustrous · polished · soft
elusive
Hard to find
sneaky · tricky · wily · cunning · crafty · artful · devious · untrustworthy · unreliable · deceitful
dangerous
Apt to cause harm
- treacherousDisloyal and dangerous
- perilousFraught with danger
- riskyInvolving possible harm
accident-prone · fall · skid · trip · slide · caution · warning · precaution · liability · injury