sleek
Having an even, smooth surfaceHaving an even, smooth surface; smooth
» The cat has sleek black fur.
Meaning
5 sensesHaving an even, smooth surface; smooth
sleek hair
glatt, seidig
гла́дкийgládkij, гля́нцевыйgljáncevyj
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; being of a smooth, soft and lustrous quality, resembling silk
Glossy.
Not rough or harsh.
geschmeidig
гла́дкийgládkij
Slim and streamlined; not plump, thick, or stocky.
Healthy, well-fed and well-groomed; in good condition.
well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed
Examples
17 sentencesThe cat has sleek black fur.
She wore a sleek black dress.
She chose a sleek black laptop.
She chose a sleek, black handbag.
The bat's fur is sleek and shiny.
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 2
Origin
A late variant of slick; cognate to German schleichen (Old High German slihhan) and DutchA late variant of slick; cognate to German schleichen (Old High German slihhan) and Dutch slijk (“mud, slime”). Compare slink.
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Forms
sleeker, sleekestSynonyms
48 synonyms- having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; being of a smooth, soft and lustrous quality, resembling silk:satinysilkensilkysilklikeslick
- designed or arranged to offer the least resistance to fluid flow:streamlinedaerodynamicflowing
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form