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sleek

adj
/sliːk/

Etymology

A late variant of slick; cognate to German schleichen (Old High German slihhan) and Dutch slijk (“mud, slime”). Compare slink.

  1. derived from slihhan) and Dutch slijk — “mud, slime”

Definitions

  1. Having an even, smooth surface

    Having an even, smooth surface; smooth

    • sleek hair
    • So sleek her skin, so faultless was her make.

  2. Glossy.

  3. Not rough or harsh.

    • Those rugged names to our like mouths grow sleek.
  4. ›+ 8 more definitions

    1. Slim and streamlined

      Slim and streamlined; not plump, thick, or stocky.

      • But if it were like a rabbit that Rosa went, she came back like a weasel or some such sleek and lissom creature.

    2. Healthy, well-fed and well-groomed

      Healthy, well-fed and well-groomed; in good condition.

    3. Dated form of slick (“convincing but untrustworthy”).

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

    4. With ease and dexterity.

    5. To make smooth or glossy

      To make smooth or glossy; to polish.

      • The sloping brush sleeks the surface.

    6. To calm or soothe.

    7. To glide.

    8. That which makes smooth

      That which makes smooth; varnish.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA