sleeksleek1 /sliːk/ adjective 
the sleek lines of the new Mercedes2sleek hair or fur is straight, shiny, and healthy-looking3someone who is sleek looks rich and is well dressed—sleekly adverb—sleekness noun [uncountable]
WORD ORIGINsleek1
Origin:
1500-1600 ➔ SLICK1EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Linda looked wonderful at the party; her hair was long and sleek, her make-up perfect.
- the car's sleek, aerodynamic profile
- The cat purred as Ben stroked its sleek fur.
- But a sleek sailing boat that spends all its time in harbour is no use to anyone.
- Certainly every time the Alto was exposed to the world outside the sleek monastery near Route 280, the response was terrific.
- It's sleek, aggressive and frankly, it has the face of an angel.
- It was sleek, its ears raised not flattened.
- Seclusion is at hand a short train ride from Zurich, whose airport handles sleek business jets in nearly any weather.
- Suddenly he froze, standing tall, erect, and sleek.
- The Chamber of Commerce promoted a sleek, sophisticated image of metropolitan Tucson as a good place to live.
- Whatever had been on its prow was now gone, sheared off when the sleek vessel had been driven among the trees.
THESAURUS
looking bright and smooth, and reflecting light: · Her hair was now washed and shiny.· A shiny limousine pulled in front of the building.· His face was shiny with sweat.· shiny metal objects
used about hair or fur that looks shiny and healthy. Glossy magazines and books use expensive shiny paper: · My hair seemed much thicker and more glossy.· His fur is all glossy.· The plant’s leaves were still glossy.· He was flicking through a glossy magazine.· glossy brochures advertising skiing vacations
shiny and smooth in a way that looks very attractive – used especially about hair, fur, a car or machine, or about someone’s body: · the cat’s sleek fur· His sleek dark-blue Mercedes was parked outside.· I looked at the sleek brown bodies resting beside the pool.· the sleek lines of a Bang and Olufsen television· A small jet waited like a sleek silver bird beside the runway.
very soft and smooth to touch, like silk – used about hair, fur, skin, or material: · Her skirt and jacket were made of smooth, silky fabric.· Fernando stroked her silky hair and kissed her forehead.· her silky skin
very shiny and clean – used especially about something that has just been polished: · A gleaming motorcycle stood parked outside the bar.· his gleaming white teeth· gleaming black shoes· The tourist brochures show gleaming white sand.
literary something that is glistening is shiny, especially because it is wet: · her glistening eyes· I recognized his dark glistening skin.· We stared at the glistening expanse of the sea.· the glistening white of the dome· the glistening black heads of the seals
literary shining in a soft gentle way – used about hair, eyes, lips, or material: · Her hair was thick and lustrous.· His eyes were dark and lustrous.· her lustrous lips· the fabric’s smooth lustrous surface
polished shoes, floors, tables etc are shiny because they have been rubbed until they shine: · a highly polished floor
Longman Language Activatorhaving a surface that shines · She wore a fashionable jacket and high shiny boots.· At 7:30 p.m. sharp, a shiny limousine pulled in front of the building.· To keep the surface shiny, apply a clear, high-gloss varnish.
glossy hair or fur looks shiny and healthy; glossy magazines and books use expensive shiny paper: · She stroked the horse's long glossy neck.· There was a stack of glossy magazines on the coffee table.
hair or fur that is sleek is shiny and smooth, especially because it is in good condition: · The cat purred as Ben stroked its sleek fur.· Linda looked wonderful at the party; her hair was long and sleek, her make-up perfect.
hair, material etc that is silky is soft and smooth to touch and looks shiny: · You're so lucky to have such lovely, silky hair.· Her skirt and jacket were made of smooth, silky fabric.
something such as wood, metal, or stone that is polished has been made shiny by being rubbed: · Her nails were beautifully shaped and polished.· a polished oak floor
gleaming objects or vehicles are shiny because they are very new or clean: · Every surface in the kitchen was polished and gleaming.· A gleaming Harley Davidson motorcycle stood parked outside the bar.
shining with a soft, unsteady light: · They looked out across the shimmering water of the lagoon.· Gabby pulled a shimmering gold evening dress out of a box and held it in front of her.
shining like something that is wet: · His glistening bald head moved from side to side in time to the music.· The harpoon sank into the whale's glistening skin.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY the sleek lines of the new Mercedes
1a vehicle or other object that is sleek has a smooth attractive shape: the sleek lines of the new Mercedes the sleek lines of the new Mercedes2sleek hair or fur is straight, shiny, and healthy-looking3someone who is sleek looks rich and is well dressed—sleekly adverb—sleekness noun [uncountable]