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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.

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   The meaning of SLEEK is smooth and glossy as if polished. How to use sleek in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Sleek.

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

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   1. 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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySLEEK | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

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

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   1. a. Smooth and lustrous as if polished; glossy: long, sleek hair. b. In good health and having smooth or glossy hair, fur, or skin: a sleek hound. 2. a. Able to or designed to move efficiently through air or water; streamlined: a sleek, luxurious sedan. b. Thin and elegant in design: "A pair of sleek minarets anchored the skyline" (Terence Ward).

7. 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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsleek adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of sleek adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.