Complete Definition of "sleek"

English

Etymology
Late variant of slick.

Pronunciation
IPA|/sli:k/
:rhymes|i�k

Adjective
en-adj|er

  1. Having an even, smooth surface; smooth; hence, glossy; as, sleek hair.
  2. Not rough or harsh.

Translations
trans-top|smooth
Finnish: sileä, tasainen
trans-mid
German: glatt
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trans-top|not rough or harsh
German: geschmeidig
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ttbc|Spanish: liso
ttbc|French: brillant, élégant
ttbc|German: glänzend

Adverb
en-adv

  1. With ease and dexterity.

Verb
en-verb

  1. To make smooth or glossy; to polish or cause to be attractive.

Translations
trans-top|to make smooth; glossy; or to polish
Finnish: silottaa, kiillottaa
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Noun
en-noun|-

  1. That which makes smooth; varnish.

Translations
trans-top|that which makes smooth; varnish]]
Finnish: kiillotusaine
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Scots

Etymology
Variant of slick.

Pronunciation
IPA|/slik/

Adjective
sco-adj|sleek|er

  1. #English|sleek

Verb
sco-verb|sleek|it

  1. To #English|sleek.

et:sleek
io:sleek
it:sleek
pl:sleek
ru:sleek
te:sleek
vi:sleek

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