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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)...

   • Sleek: Russian Translation

     SLEEK translate: гладкий, блестящий , шикарный . Learn more...

   • Sleek: Arabic Translation

     SLEEK translate: أمْلَس. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Znaczenie Sleek, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

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

   • Vietnamese Translation

     SLEEK translate: bóng, mượt, mỡ màng. Learn more in the...

   • Traditional

     SLEEK translate: （尤指頭髮、衣服）平滑發亮的，整潔的；（外形）線條流暢的. Learn more in...

   • Sleek Spanish Translation

     SLEEK translate: lustroso, sano, brillante...

   • Simplified

     SLEEK translate: （尤指头发、衣服）平滑发亮的，整洁的；（外形）线条流畅的. 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.vocabulary.com › dictionary › sleekSleek - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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. Cats are often called sleek with their silky coats and lithe movements.

7. 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.

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.