"Sligo" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Sligo" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Sligo" Meaning

Sligo ( / ˈ s l aɪ ɡ oʊ / SLIG-oh) is a town in the northwest of Ireland. It is the administrative centre of County Sligo in the province of Connacht.

The Sligo Railway Station was opened in 1862, but it was closed in 1960.

"Sligo" Examples

5 usage examples for the word Sligo


1. Adjective

The city of Sligo in the west of Ireland is known for its beautiful landscapes and friendly locals.

2. Proper Noun

She had just arrived in Sligo after a four-hour drive from Dublin.

3. Place Name

Cartron View, County Sligo is where I first met my best friend.

4. Toponymy

The River Garavogue in Sligo has recently undergone efforts to improve its water quality.

5. surname

His grandmother was a Welsh woman, but she married a Colrain and moved to Sligo.

"Sligo" Similar Words

Slighten

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To make or become slightly less strong or intense.<br><br>Example: "The taste of the food was slightly sweet, but the cook tried to slghten it by adding a pinch of salt."

Slighter

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Slighter is not a commonly used word. However, a "slighter" could be a rare or archaic term. If you are looking for a word that means something closely related to "slighter", a possible word might be "slighter" is occasionally used as an adjective meaning "somewhat smaller or less" but this is not standard English.<br><br>A more common word that could potentially be used similarly is "lesser", but the most likely word you are thinking of is probably "slighter" is similar to "slightly", which is an adverb that means:<br><br> A little bit; somewhat; to some extent.

Slightest

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Very small or barely noticeable.

Slighting

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Slighting refers to the act of intentionally ignoring or showing disrespect towards someone or something, often in a subtle or veiled manner. It can also refer to a small, almost imperceptible amount or degree of something.

Slightingly

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Slightly

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Having a small amount, to a slight degree.

Slightness

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The word "slightness" refers to a small or slight degree or amount of something, often to the point of being almost imperceptible or insignificant. It can also imply a lack of firmness or strength. In other words, slightness suggests something is minimal, faint, or not very noticeable.

Slights

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Slily

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Slily is not a word. It seems to be a typo or a misspelling of the word "slyly". <br><br>If that's the case, "slyly" is an adverb that means in a sly or cunning manner; discreetly or secretly.

Slim-hipped

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Having a slender or thin waist and hips, typically from diet and exercise.

Slim

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Having a relatively small amount of body fat; skinny.

Slime

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A thick and gloopy substance, typically green or yellow in color, that is typically produced by molds or fungi and consists of a mixture of water, dead and living organisms, and waste products. It can also refer to a type of toy or figure made of soft, moldable material, often used to represent creatures or objects.

Slimed

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Covered or covered with a thick, wet paste made of slime, typically created by mold or fungus.<br><br>Example: "The decaying fruit was slimed with a thick green mold."

Slimier

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Preliminary. <br><br>Not yet fully formed or available.<br><br>Example: The new product is not yet fully developed, it's still in the preliminary stages.<br><br>Alternative spellings: slimier, slimmy, slimy

Slimiest

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The adjective "slimest" is superlative form of "slimy", which means:<br><br> Having an unpleasant, sticky, and watery consistency<br> Unpleasantly smooth or oily<br> Despicable or immoral; shamefully greedy or dishonest<br><br>Example: "The slimiest politician in office was caught embezzling funds."<br><br>It can also imply someone or something that is deceitful or unscrupulous.

Sliminess

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The quality of being slimy, unpleasantly smooth and slippery to the touch. It can refer to the texture of someone or something that is greasy or oily, and often associated with unpleasantness or grossness.