Sleek

/sliːk/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to make something smooth and glossy; to make sleek.

She used a special serum to sleek her hair before the event.

adjective

having a smooth, glossy surface; having a streamlined shape.

The car had a sleek design that caught everyone's attention.

characterized by elegance and sophistication; fashionable.

She wore a sleek black dress that complemented her figure.

trim and slender; well-groomed.

He maintained a sleek physique through regular exercise.

Middle English sleyk, of uncertain origin, possibly related to Old Norse slykr (smooth).

sleek as a whistle

Very smooth or clean and in good condition.

sleek design

A design that is streamlined and visually appealing.

sleekness

The quality of being sleek or smooth.

sleeking

The act of making something sleek.

Stylish or fashionable.

That jacket is so sleek, you’re going to turn heads.

To appear confident and well put together.

He always looks sleek when he walks into a room.