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Meaning of the word sleek in English

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sleek

US /sliːk/
UK /sliːk/
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Adjective

1.

smooth and glossy

Example:
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The cat had a beautiful, sleek coat.
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Her hair was pulled back in a sleek ponytail.
Synonym:
glossysmoothshinysilkylustrous
2.

(of a person) well-groomed and sophisticated

Example:
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He looked very sleek in his new suit.
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The company's new CEO is a sleek and confident leader.
Synonym:
elegantstylishsophisticateddapperwell-groomed
3.

(of a machine or design) elegantly shaped and efficient

Example:
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The new car has a very sleek design.
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The smartphone's sleek profile makes it easy to hold.
Synonym:
streamlinedaerodynamicelegantefficientgraceful

Verb

1.

to make (hair or fur) smooth and glossy by combing or brushing

Example:
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She sleeked her hair back with gel.
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He sleeked down the dog's fur before the show.
Synonym:
smoothgroomcombbrushpolish
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