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comparative sleeker, superlative sleekest
Having an even, smooth surface; smooth quotations examples
So sleek her skin, so faultless was her make.
1717, John DrydenSamuel Garthet al., “Book 1”, in Metamorphoses, translation of Metamorphoses by Ovid, line 837
Glossy. examples
Not rough or harsh. quotations examples
Those rugged names to our like mouths grow sleek.
1673, John Milton, “Sonnet 11”, in Poems, line 10
Slim and streamlined; not plump, thick, or stocky. examples
Healthy, well-fed and well-groomed; in good condition. (of stock animals) examples
Dated form of slick (“convincing but untrustworthy”). quotations examples
'Are these the Carrara marbles?' the lady queried. 'Yes, madam,' responded the sleek salesman.
1892, The Critic, volume 20, page 229
comparative more sleek or sleeker, superlative most sleek or sleekest
(dated) With ease and dexterity. examples
third-person singular simple present sleeks, present participle sleeking, simple past and past participle sleeked
(transitive) To make smooth or glossy; to polish. quotations examples
The sloping brush sleeks the surface.
1895, The New Technical Educator, page 258
(transitive, dated) To calm or soothe. examples
(intransitive, dated) To glide. examples
uncountable
That which makes smooth; varnish. examples