adj.
Function: adjective
Etymology: alteration of 2 slick
Date: 1578
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>
– sleek · ly adverb
– sleek · ness noun
synonyms SLEEK , SLICK , GLOSSY mean having a smooth bright surface or appearance. SLEEK suggests a smoothness or brightness resulting from attentive grooming or physical conditioning <a sleek racehorse>. SLICK suggests extreme smoothness that results in a slippery surface <slipped and fell on the slick floor>. GLOSSY suggests a highly reflective surface <photographs having a glossy finish>.