1
a
: smooth and glossy as if polished
sleek dark hair
b
: having a smooth well-groomed look
sleek cattle
c
: healthy-looking
2
: smooth in speech or manner
also
: unctuous
sleekly
adverb
sleekness
noun
sleeked; sleeking; sleeks
Synonyms
Examples of sleek in a Sentence
Adjective
the sleek lines of a sports car
a striking beauty with sleek raven hair
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2025
Black laminate adds a sleek leather look to 100 cotton indigo denim.
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Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
Real estate here is no less impressive, ranging from Victorian mansions and traditional farmhouses to sleek, contemporary residences.
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Adjective
At Tod’s, Prada, and Bottega Veneta, designers skipped the classic penny strap for a sleeker, softer effect; at Miu Miu and Ferragamo, suede and sock-like construction telegraphed a sense of ease.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2025
Black laminate adds a sleek leather look to 100 cotton indigo denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
Early adopters like Jennifer Lawrence have proved just how chic the bag can make any outfit look, from a plain white T-shirt and jeans to sleek trousers and a trench coat.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
Real estate here is no less impressive, ranging from Victorian mansions and traditional farmhouses to sleek, contemporary residences.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Sleek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleek. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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sleek
1 of 2 verb
: to make or become sleek
sleek
2 of 2 adjective1
a
: smooth and glossy as if polished
sleek dark hair
b
: having a smooth healthy well-groomed look
sleek cattle grazing
2
: having a prosperous look or manner
sleekly
adverb
sleekness
noun
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