The most eel-like in appearance, qualities, or behavior; superlative form of eely.
Superlative form of 'eely,' formed with the '-est' suffix (Old English '-est'). The highest degree of eel-like qualities.
Using 'eeliest' shows how specific metaphors become embedded in language—calling something 'eely' was a visceral way to describe slipperiness or untrustworthiness because everyone knew eels physically resisted capture.
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