SLACKS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

slacks 1 of 2

noun

plural of slack

as in pants

an outer garment covering each leg separately from waist to ankle she prefers wearing slacks instead of a dress

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slacks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of slack

as in loosens

to make less taut the skipper ordered the crew to slack off the sheets on the mainsail

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Recent Examples of slacks

Noun

Wear them with slacks and a blazer to work, with flowy fall dresses and pencil skirts, or with wide-leg pants to dress up a casual look. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026 On bottom, Sombr sported glossy leather slacks that sat low on his hips, affixed with a silver belt chain that provided texture. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026 William suited up in a black velvet double-breasted suit jacket, white button-down shirt, black bow tie, matching slacks, and shiny dress shoes. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026 Throw it in your carry-on bag to combat chilly airplane A/C on your next trip, or style it with slacks and a blouse for a day at the office. — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 Isaacs, usually draped in black slacks and tee, travels from Palm Beach and Broward County theaters, libraries and auditoriums in person and to Zoom classes some four to six times a week. — Norma A. Orovitz, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026 Daryl Foreman was wearing a blue Walmart cap, a black shirt with Super Mario on the front, black slacks and blue tennis shoes. — Briauna Brown, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026 Seated in chairs, the group’s attire suggests a corporate off-site — athleisure, slacks, summer dresses — but the electricity in the air signals something different is afoot. — Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026 Swift appeared from the back of the room wearing a blazer and matching slacks. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for slacks

loosens

Verb

When the lid loosens, LINE1 jumps around, DNA damage piles up and biological aging speeds up.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
Fixing Loose Tiles With Hot Glue When tile loosens, one apparently clever home DIY is to reapply it with a hot glue gun.

— Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Oct. 2026