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View usage for: (sliːk) Word forms: comparative sleeker, superlative sleekest1. adjectiveSleek hair or fur is smooth and shiny and looks healthy. ...sleek black hair. The horse's sleek body gleamed. Synonyms: glossy, shiny, lustrous, smooth More Synonyms of sleek 2. adjectiveIf you describe someone as sleek, you mean that they look rich and stylish. She works an array of different looks - from rock chick to sleek and sophisticated- in the stunning photo collection. 3. adjectiveSleek vehicles, furniture, or other objects look smooth, shiny, and expensive. ... a sleek white BMW. ...sleek modern furniture. Synonyms: elegant, stylish, chic, beautiful More Synonyms of sleek (sliːk) adjective1. smooth and shiny; polished 2. polished in speech or behaviour; unctuous 3. (of an animal or bird) having a shiny healthy coat or feathers 4. (of a person) having a prosperous appearance verb (transitive)5. to make smooth and glossy, as by grooming, etc 6. (usually foll by over) to cover (up), as by making more agreeable; gloss (over) Derived forms sleekly (ˈsleekly) adverb sleekness (ˈsleekness) noun sleeky (ˈsleeky) adjective Word origin C16: variant of slicksleek in American English (slik) adjective1. smooth and shiny; glossy, as a highly polished surface, well-kept hair or fur, etc. 2. of well-fed or well-groomed appearance fat, sleek pigeons 3. polished in speech and behavior, esp. in a specious way; unctuous 4. highly fashionable, or stylish; elegant verb transitive5. to make sleek; smooth : also ˈsleeken Derived forms sleekly (ˈsleekly) adverb sleekness (ˈsleekness) noun Word origin var. of slick, with Early ModE vowel lengthening Examples of 'sleek' in a sentencesleek British English: sleek ADJECTIVE Sleek hair or fur is smooth and shiny and looks healthy. ...sleek black hair. - American English: sleek
- Brazilian Portuguese: lustroso
- Chinese: 光滑的
- European Spanish: lustroso
- French: brillant
- German: glatt
- Italian: lucido
- Japanese: 滑らかでつやのある
- Korean: 윤기 있는
- European Portuguese: lustroso
- Latin American Spanish: lustroso
Chinese translation of 'sleek' adj - [hair, fur]
油亮的 (yóuliàng de) - [car, boat etc]
锃亮的 (zèngliàng de) - [person]
考究的 (kǎojiū de)
Definition smooth, shiny, and glossy sleek black hair Synonyms Opposites rough , shaggy , dishevelled , sloppy , bedraggled , ratty (British, New Zealand, informal) , frowzy , badly groomed Definition (of a person) elegantly dressed sleek modern furniture Additional synonymsDefinition being very attractive to look at a beautiful red-haired woman Synonyms attractive, pretty, lovely, stunning (informal), charming, tempting, pleasant, handsome, fetching (informal), good-looking, gorgeous (informal), fine, pleasing, fair, magnetic, delightful, cute, exquisite, enticing, seductive, graceful, captivating, appealing, radiant, alluring, drop-dead (slang), ravishing, bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect), winsome, comely (old-fashioned), prepossessing, Butiful, hot (informal), fit (British, informal) Definition stylish or elegant Her gown was French and very chic.the chic place to be seen around town Synonyms stylish, smart, elegant, fashionable, trendy (British, informal), up-to-date, new, modish, du jour, à la mode, voguish (informal), culty, hip (slang), schmick (Australian, informal) Definition popular among well-off or famous people It became fashionable to eat certain foods. Synonyms popular, in fashion, trendy (British, informal), cool (slang), in (informal), latest, the new, happening (old-fashioned, informal), current, modern, on trend, with it (old-fashioned, informal), usual, smart, hip (old-fashioned, slang), prevailing (archaic), stylish, chic, up-to-date, customary, genteel (archaic), in vogue, all the rage, up-to-the-minute, modish, du jour, à la mode, designer, voguish (informal), trendsetting, all the go (rare), culty, schmick (Australian, informal), funky (old-fashioned) Additional synonymsDefinition having beauty of movement, style, or form Her movements were so graceful they seemed effortless. Synonyms elegant, easy, flowing, smooth, fine, pleasing, beautiful, agile, symmetrical, gracile (rare) a head of thick, lustrous, wavy brown hair Synonyms shining, bright, glowing, sparkling, dazzling, shiny, gleaming, glossy, shimmering, radiant, luminous, glistening, burnished Definition cultured or polite His speech and manner are refined. Synonyms cultured, civil, polished, tasteful, sophisticated, gentlemanly, elegant, polite, cultivated, gracious, civilized, genteel, urbane, courtly, well-bred, ladylike, well-manneredDefinition bright and polished a shiny new sports car Synonyms bright, gleaming, glossy, glistening, polished, burnished, lustrous, satiny, sheeny, agleam, nitid (poetic) Definition soft, smooth, and shiny I stroked her silky hair. Synonyms smooth, soft, sleek, velvety, silken, lustrous, satiny Definition having an even surface with no roughness, bumps, or holes The flagstones were worn smooth by centuries of use. Synonyms sleek, polished, shiny, glossy, silky, velvety, glassy, mirror-like Definition smart, fashionable, and attracting attention a very attractive and stylish woman of 27 Synonyms smart, chic, polished, fashionable, trendy (British, informal), classy (slang), in fashion, on trend, snappy, in vogue, dapper, natty (informal), snazzy (informal), modish, well turned-out, dressy (informal), à la mode, voguish, schmick (Australian, informal), bling (slang), funky Definition having or showing good social or aesthetic taste The decor is tasteful and restrained. Synonyms refined, stylish, elegant, cultured, beautiful, smart, charming, polished, delicate, artistic, handsome, cultivated, discriminating, exquisite, graceful, harmonious, urbane, fastidious, aesthetically pleasing, in good taste |