sleek
About 1.12 uses per million words.
Meaning
- adjective Having an even, smooth surface; smooth
sleek hair
- adjective Glossy.
- adjective Not rough or harsh.
- adjective Slim and streamlined; not plump, thick, or stocky.
- adjective Healthy, well-fed and well-groomed; in good condition.
- adjective Dated form of slick (“convincing but untrustworthy”).
- adverb With ease and dexterity.
- verb To make smooth or glossy; to polish.
Similar words
smooth slick glossy satiny groomed silky silklike silken satin lean
Often followed by
and black as new head hair lines white body
Word family
sleeked sleeker sleekest sleeking sleekly sleekness sleeknesses sleeks
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