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单词 sleek
释义

sleek

1 of 2

verb

ˈslēk How to pronounce sleek (audio)
sleeked; sleeking; sleeks

transitive verb

1
: slick
grooms sleeking cooled horses Sunset
2
: to cover up : gloss over

intransitive verb

: slick

sleek

2 of 2

adjective

1
a
: smooth and glossy as if polished
sleek dark hair
b
: having a smooth well-groomed look
sleek cattle
c
: healthy-looking
2
: smooth in speech or manner
also : unctuous
3
a
: having a prosperous air
sleek luxury condominiums
b
: having trim graceful lines
a sleek car
c
: elegant, stylish
a sleek wardrobe
sleekly adverb
sleekness noun

Synonyms

Adjective

  • buffed
  • burnished
  • glistening
  • glossy
  • lustrous
  • polished
  • rubbed
  • satin
  • satiny
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Example Sentences

Adjective the sleek lines of a sports car a striking beauty with sleek raven hair
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
With a combination of hydrating and nourishing oils, this product can be used in so many ways, either as a scalp treatment, a body oil, or to sleek down any frizz. ELLE, 21 May 2022 This acacia lounger has sleek Scandinavian lines, high armrests, and an all-weather cushion, plus there's a pull-out table that extends to the left or right, just big enough to keep a refreshment and entertainment on standby. Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 16 May 2022 Because of the minimalist design of Tesla cars, this change would be simple and the result fairly sleek. Brad Templeton, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2022 The Ease of the Cool-Girl Clog Even on casual days, Parker always looks pulled together, thanks to sleek on-trend accessories—like these chunky clogs. Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2021 Will sleek new scenery and a new star, Aaron Paul, be enough to win back those put off by the show’s convoluted story? Jonathan Wolfe, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2020 Opt for these whimsical pearls to sleek gold finds in sculptural shape. James Love, Essence, 18 Dec. 2019 From bright, bold colors and printed knapsacks to sleek leather pieces, there's an option for any type of personality and style. Teen Vogue, 5 Aug. 2019 From high- and low-waist bikinis to sleek one-pieces in colors like navy, red, black, and dusty pink, there's a little something for everyone. Glamour, 30 Apr. 2019
Adjective
For the nuptials, Diame donned a sleek and chic red velvet Dolce & Gabbana suit with embroidered black lapels. Hollee Actman Becker, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 And, yes, the new pieces are just as gorgeous, colorful and versatile as everything else from Our Place, which has quickly become home to some of the most sleek and functional cookware items on the internet. Anna Tingley, Variety, 9 Sep. 2022 The vessel’s design doesn’t scream out at you, but its GRP hull is sleek and modern. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2022 This year’s 79th iteration was no exception, delivering a selection of sleek and stylized beauty moments that had onlookers forgetting summer’s easy air-dries in want of all things prettily polished. Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2022 However, the design overall is fairly sleek and simple, with no obtrusive branding to spoil the look of your home. Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022 The other embraced a more modern and sleek design, with a keyhole cutout on the chest, twisted back straps, and embedded Swarovski crystals. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Aug. 2022 Luggage newcomer Beis keeps trending for its sleek and smarter travel designs. Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 19 Aug. 2022 Since delivering its first production car in 2002, Koenigsegg has become a leader in combining sleek and stylish hypercar designs with ambitious and ground-breaking engineering triumphs. Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 19 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English sleken, alteration of sliken — more at slick entry 2

Adjective

alteration of slick entry 1

First Known Use

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Adjective

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

sleek

adjective

ˈslēk How to pronounce sleek (audio)
sleeker; sleekest
1
: smooth and glossy as if polished
sleek dark hair
2
: having a healthy well-groomed look
sleek cattle
3
: straight and smooth in design or shape
a sleek jet
4
: stylish and elegant
a sleek actress

sleek 1 of 2

adjective

as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish a striking beauty with sleek raven hair

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • polished
  • glossy
  • glistening
  • gleaming
  • satin
  • glittering
  • lustrous
  • burnished
  • rubbed
  • silky
  • buffed
  • satiny
  • brushed
  • slick
  • shining
  • reflective
  • glazed
  • lacquered
  • glassy
  • silken
  • varnished
  • semilustrous
  • semigloss
  • slippery
  • eggshell
  • shellacked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • flat
  • dull
  • dim
  • lusterless
  • lackluster
  • mat
  • matte
  • matt
  • unvarnished
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sleek

2 of 2

verb

as in to slick

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • slick
  • smooth
  • gloss
  • polish
  • coat
  • shine
  • buff
  • lacquer
  • furbish
  • japan
  • glaze
  • varnish
  • veneer
  • burnish
  • rub
  • finish
  • dress
  • smoothen
  • brighten
  • face
  • file
  • sand
  • scrub
  • bone
  • grind
  • sandpaper
  • bob
  • scour
  • sandblast
  • scrape
  • rasp
  • lap

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • rough (up)
  • ruffle
  • roughen
  • scuff (up)

Synonym Chooser

The words glossy and slick are common synonyms of sleek. While all three words mean "having a smooth bright surface or appearance," sleek suggests a smoothness or brightness resulting from attentive grooming or physical conditioning.

a sleek racehorse

The words glossy and sleek are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, glossy suggests a highly reflective surface.

photographs having a glossy finish

Although the words slick and sleek have much in common, slick suggests extreme smoothness that results in a slippery surface.

slipped and fell on the slick floor
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