Sleek

Quick meaning: Sleek is an adjective meaning Having an even, smooth surface; smooth.

Meaning

Having an even, smooth surface; smooth.

More Meanings

1. Not rough or harsh.
2. Slim and streamlined; not plump, thick, or stocky.
3. (of stock animals) Healthy, well-fed and well-groomed; in good condition.
4. Dated form of slick (“convincing but untrustworthy”).
5. (transitive) To make smooth or glossy; to polish.
6. (dated, colloquial) With ease and dexterity.

Example Sentences

The sloping brush sleeks the surface.

So sleek her skin, so faultless was her make.

Those rugged names to our like mouths grow sleek.

'Are these the Carrara marbles?' the lady queried. 'Yes, madam,' responded the sleek salesman.

Word Forms

• sleeker
• sleekest
• sleeks
• sleeking
• sleeked

Synonyms for sleek

Depending on context, synonyms include frictionless, silky, downy, even, flat, lanate.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include smooth, slick, glossy, satiny, groomed, silky.

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