sleek.
Having an even, smooth surface; smooth
Meaning & usage
Having an even, smooth surface; smooth
sleek hair
Glossy.
Not rough or harsh.
Slim and streamlined; not plump, thick, or stocky.
Healthy, well-fed and well-groomed; in good condition.
Dated form of slick (“convincing but untrustworthy”).
Where this word comes from
A late variant of slick; cognate to German schleichen (Old High German slihhan) and Dutch slijk (“mud, slime”). Compare slink.
With ease and dexterity.
Where this word comes from
A late variant of slick; cognate to German schleichen (Old High German slihhan) and Dutch slijk (“mud, slime”). Compare slink.
To make smooth or glossy; to polish.
To calm or soothe.
To glide.
Where this word comes from
A late variant of slick; cognate to German schleichen (Old High German slihhan) and Dutch slijk (“mud, slime”). Compare slink.
That which makes smooth; varnish.
Where this word comes from
A late variant of slick; cognate to German schleichen (Old High German slihhan) and Dutch slijk (“mud, slime”). Compare slink.
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