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slickly

One entry found.

Main Entry:
2slick
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English slyke; akin to Old English *slician
Date:
14th century
1 a: having a smooth surface : slippery <slick wet leaves> b: having surface plausibility or appeal : glossy <slick advertising> c: based on stereotype : trite <slick stories soon forgotten>2archaic : sleek 13 a: characterized by subtlety or nimble wit : clever ; especially : wily <a slick swindler> b: deft, skillful <a slick ballplayer>4: extremely good : first-rate
synonyms see sleek, sly
slick adverb
slick·ly adverb
slick·ness noun


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