sleek Meaning & Definition
What Does Sleek Mean?
Sleek is an adjective that means Having an even, smooth surface; smooth. It is also used to mean Glossy. As an adverb, it means With ease and dexterity. As a verb, it means To make smooth or glossy; to polish.
Sleek: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, adverb, verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /sliːk/ |
| Synonyms | smooth, slick and silken |
| Comparative / superlative | sleeker, sleekest |
| Verb forms | sleeks, sleeking, sleeked |
Sleek Definition (Adjective)
- Having an even, smooth surface; smooth
sleek hair
- Glossy.
- Not rough or harsh.
- Slim and streamlined; not plump, thick, or stocky.
- Healthy, well-fed and well-groomed; in good condition.
- Dated form of slick (“convincing but untrustworthy”).
Sleek as an Adverb
- With ease and dexterity.
Sleek as a Verb
- To make smooth or glossy; to polish.
- To calm or soothe.
- To glide.
Sleek as a Noun
- That which makes smooth; varnish.
Verb
- To make smooth or glossy; to polish or cause to be attractive.
Synonyms of Sleek
Sleek synonyms and antonyms →Sleek in a Sentence
sleek hair
Word Forms & Grammar
sleek (comparative sleeker, superlative sleekest)
sleek (not comparable)
sleek (third-person singular simple present sleeks, present participle sleeking, simple past and past participle sleeked)
sleek (uncountable)
Words That Rhyme With Sleek
Origin of Sleek
A late variant of slick; cognate to German schleichen (Old High German slihhan) and Dutch slijk (“mud, slime”). Compare slink.
Quick Answers About Sleek
Is sleek an adjective or an adverb?
Sleek is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as an adverb, a verb and a noun.
What is another word for sleek?
You can replace sleek with words such as smooth, slick and silken. See the full list of sleek synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of sleek?
The past tense of sleek is sleeked. The present participle is sleeking.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of sleek?
The comparative form is sleeker and the superlative form is sleekest.