sleek — smooth and glossy; having a well-groomed appearance
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: smooth and glossy; having a well-groomed appearance
Pronunciation (IPA): /sliːk/
Korean meaning: 매끄럽고 윤이 나는; 세련되고 우아한
Korean pronunciation: **슬**릭
Example Sentences
- My friend spent three hours making his hair sleek for the date, but it started raining
- The sleek yacht glided silently across the calm water
- She admired the sleek kitchen appliances in the showroom
sleek
ADJECTIVE//sliːk//
smooth and glossy; having a well-groomed appearance
The car detailer reveals the sleek sports car's mirror-like finish
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With movements sleek, they seek the peak!
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Origin
From Middle English 'slek', likely from Old Norse 'sleikr' meaning smooth or slippery. The word entered English through Scandinavian languages during the Viking period and evolved to describe something smooth and glossy.
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“My friend spent three hours making his hair sleek for the date, but it started raining”
“The sleek yacht glided silently across the calm water”
“She admired the sleek kitchen appliances in the showroom”
“The dolphin's sleek body cut through the water effortlessly”
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