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   sleek

   /sliːk/

   adjective

   • 1. (of hair, fur, or skin) smooth and glossy: "he was tall, with sleek, dark hair" Similar smoothglossyshinyshininggleaminglustroussilkensilkysatinyvelvetysheenywell brushedpolishedburnishedOpposite dullrough
   • ▪ (of an animal) having smooth, glossy hair or fur: "a sleek black cat"
   • ▪ (of a person) having a wealthy and well-groomed appearance: "a sleek and ambitious junior Minister" Similar well groomedstylishwealthy-lookingprosperous-lookingOpposite unkemptslovenly
   • ▪ (of an object) having an elegant, streamlined shape or design: "his sleek black car slid through the traffic" Similar streamlinedtrimaerodynamicelegantgracefulflowingsmooth
   • ▪ ingratiating; unctuous: "she gave Guy a sleek smile to underline her words"

   verb

   • 1. make (hair) smooth and glossy: "her black hair was sleeked down"

   Word Origin late Middle English: a later variant of slick (adjective and verb).

   Derivatives

   • 1. sleekly adverb
   • 2. sleekness noun
   • 3. sleeky adjective

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSLEEK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SLEEK definition: 1. (especially of hair, clothes, or shapes) smooth, shiny, and lying close to the body, and…. Learn more.

   • English (US)

     SLEEK meaning: 1. (especially of hair, clothes, or shapes)...

   • Znaczenie Sleek, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     SLEEK definicja: 1. (especially of hair, clothes, or shapes)...

   • Sleek: Italian Translation

     SLEEK translate: liscio, liscio; lucente, florido,...

   • Sleek: Czech Translation

     sleek - translate into Czech with the English-Czech...

   • Sleek: Korean Translation

     sleek - definition, audio pronunciation and more for sleek:...

   • Sleek: Thai Translation

     sleek translate: นุ่มนวลเป็นประกาย, เลี้ยงดูอย่างดี. Learn...

   • Sleek: Danish Translation

     sleek - translate into Danish with the English-Danish...

   • Sleek: Japanese Translation

     SLEEK translate: すべすべの, つやつやした, 光沢のある, つやつやした. Learn more in...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sleekSleek Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Sleek can be a verb meaning to make or become smooth and glossy, or an adjective meaning smooth and glossy, healthy-looking, elegant, or stylish. See synonyms, examples, word history, and kids definition of sleek.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › sleekSLEEK Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Sleek definition: smooth or glossy, as hair, an animal, etc.. See examples of SLEEK used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSLEEK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Sleek means smooth and shiny, or polished in speech or behaviour. It can also describe animals, vehicles, or objects that look rich and stylish. See synonyms, examples, and word origin of sleek.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › sleekSleek - definition of sleek by The Free Dictionary

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   Sleek means smooth and shiny, especially of hair, fur, or skin. It can also mean streamlined, elegant, or unctuous. See synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from various sources.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › sleekSleek - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   If your hair is sleek, it is smooth and glossy. If your car is sleek, it's shiny and looks like it goes fast. Sleek always means smooth, glossy, and streamlined. Sleek is a variant of the word, slick. When you slick back your hair with grease, it becomes sleek.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySLEEK | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Sleek means smooth and shiny, especially for hair or cars. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts and languages with translations and examples.