sleek

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /sliːk/

Adjective

sleek (comparative sleeker, superlative sleekest)

1. Having an even, smooth surface; smooth

   sleek hair

   Synonyms: frictionless, silky, Thesaurus:smooth

2. glossy

   Synonyms: glacé, sheeny, Thesaurus:glossy

3. Not rough or harsh.

   Synonyms: civilized, classy, elegant, graceful, refined

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

   Synonyms: lithe, svelte, Thesaurus:slender

Translations

• French: brillant, luisant, lisse
• German: glatt; (of hair, fabric also) seidig
• Italian: elegante, lucido, liscio
• Portuguese: suave
• Russian: гла́дкий
• Spanish: liso

Translations

• German: geschmeidig
• Italian: slanciato
• Portuguese: liso
• Russian: гла́дкий
• Spanish: liso

Adverb

sleek

1. (dated) With ease and dexterity.

Verb

sleek (sleeks, present participle sleeking; past and past participle sleeked)

1. To make smooth or glossy; to polish or cause to be attractive.

Translations

• Portuguese: alisar

Noun

sleek (uncountable)

1. That which makes smooth; varnish.

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