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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His obsession with athletic shoes and sleek clothing has been innate rather than forced, according to him.
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Over the past few decades, PCs have evolved from large clunky devices to sleek powerhouses.
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Adjective
Plus, the new Jet Black aluminum case paired with a sleek black sport band gives it a refined, sporty look.
—Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
His obsession with athletic shoes and sleek clothing has been innate rather than forced, according to him.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
With 20 cars in the lineup—from vintage American classics to sleek modern supercars like Ferraris and McLarens—the rally became a moving exhibit of automotive history and innovation.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Over the past few decades, PCs have evolved from large clunky devices to sleek powerhouses.
—George Toh, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Sleek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleek. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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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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