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sleek
01
having a smooth and shiny texture, typically describing hair, fur, or skin that appears healthy and well-maintained
Examples
The sleek, dark hair of the model shone under the bright lights.
The cat ’s sleek fur felt soft and smooth to the touch.
02
well-groomed and stylish in appearance
Examples
He arrived at the event looking sleek in his tailored suit.
Her sleek hairstyle complemented her elegant dress perfectly.
03
streamlined in shape or design, reducing resistance and allowing for smooth, efficient movement or appearance
Examples
The sleek, streamlined jet sliced through the sky with minimal drag.
The new bicycle had a sleek frame, designed for speed and performance.
04
smooth in manner or speech, often lacking genuine sincerity or depth
Examples
His sleek compliments felt insincere.
The salesman ’s sleek manner made her wary.
to sleek
01
to make something, particularly hair or fur, smooth, shiny, and well-groomed
Transitive
Examples
She sleeked the horse's mane, making it shine under the sun.
The cat sleeked its fur after being brushed, giving it a glossy look.
02
to become smooth or refined in appearance, often referring to the effect on hair or fur
Intransitive
Examples
The cat ’s coat sleeked as it stretched out in the warmth of the sun.
After the rain, the horse ’s fur sleeked, giving it a glossy sheen.
Lexical Tree
sleekly
sleekness
sleek
