EGAVE

sleek

About 1.12 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. adjective Having an even, smooth surface; smooth
    sleek hair
  2. adjective Glossy.
  3. adjective Not rough or harsh.
  4. adjective Slim and streamlined; not plump, thick, or stocky.
  5. adjective Healthy, well-fed and well-groomed; in good condition.
  6. adjective Dated form of slick (“convincing but untrustworthy”).
  7. adverb With ease and dexterity.
  8. 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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