adjective / verb
sleek
SLEEK/sliːk/
Having or giving a smooth, polished appearance.
The black cat's sleek coat looks smooth and glossy.
Etymology
Middle English slike meant smooth or glossy. Sleek was first used of healthy-looking animal hair, so its stylish appearance sense builds on an older image of a healthy, shining coat.
In context
the black color gives them a sleek and elegant appearance
More examples
- The kitchen has sleek cabinets with hidden handles.
- She uses a little gel to sleek her hair back.
- His new glasses have a sleeker frame than his old pair.
Forms
sleek · sleeker · sleekest · sleeked · sleeking
sleekness noun — The quality of looking smooth and polished.
Similar words
- smooth
- Emphasizes an even surface without necessarily suggesting shine.
- glossy
- Emphasizes reflected shine rather than an overall polished appearance.
- polished
- Suggests a carefully finished surface, often produced by rubbing.