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Sleek

/sliːk/ · adjective

Meaning

Having an even, smooth surface; smooth.

Definitions by Sense

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

Example Sentences

sleek hair
So sleek her skin, so faultless was her make.
Those rugged names to our like mouths grow sleek.
But if it were like a rabbit that Rosa went, she came back like a weasel or some such sleek and lissom creature.
'Are these the Carrara marbles?' the lady queried. 'Yes, madam,' responded the sleek salesman.
The sloping brush sleeks the surface.

Synonyms for sleek

frictionlesssilkydownyevenflatlanatelevelsilkensilklikesleekslickslightsmoothvelutinousvelvetyglacésheenyglassyglossylacquerlikesatinyslickeredsplendentvitreouscivilizedclassyelegantgracefulrefinedlithe

Antonyms for sleek

Related Words

smoothslickglossysatinygroomedsilkysilklikesilkensatinleanslimthinskinnycoolpolishedsmartsoftstreamlinedslightstylishly

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does sleek mean?

Sleek means Having an even, smooth surface; smooth.

What is a synonym for sleek?

Common synonyms include frictionless, silky, downy, even.

What is the opposite of sleek?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use sleek in a sentence?

sleek hair

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