Beslimed

/bɪˈslaɪmd/ adjective

Definition

covered with or coated in slime; slimy.

Etymology

From beslime (verb) + -ed (past participle suffix). The adjective form describes something in a state of being covered with slime.

Kelly Says

The -ed ending on adjectives is fascinating—it can mean either 'having been covered' (passive) or 'having the quality of' something, and we understand which meaning from context.

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