Synonyms of sleek

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adjective

as in polished

having a shiny surface or finish

a striking beauty with sleek raven hair

Synonyms & Similar Words

• polished
• glossy
• glistening
• satin
• gleaming
• lustrous
• burnished
• rubbed
• satiny
• silky
• buffed
• glittering
• slick
• reflective
• brushed
• shining
• glazed
• lacquered
• glassy
• silken
• slippery
• varnished
• semilustrous
• semigloss
• shellacked
• eggshell

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• flat
• dull
• dim
• mat
• lusterless
• lackluster
• matte
• matt
• unvarnished

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verb

as in to slick

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slick
• smooth
• coat
• gloss
• polish
• shine
• burnish
• buff
• rub
• glaze
• furbish
• finish
• varnish
• dress
• japan
• brighten
• face
• smoothen
• file
• lacquer
• sand
• grind
• scrub
• veneer
• bone
• scour
• bob
• scrape
• sandblast
• sandpaper
• lap
• rasp

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rough (up)
• ruffle
• roughen
• scuff (up)

Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective sleek differ from other similar words?

The words glossy and slick are common synonyms of sleek. While all three words mean "having a smooth bright surface or appearance," sleek suggests a smoothness or brightness resulting from attentive grooming or physical conditioning.

a sleek racehorse

In what contexts can glossy take the place of sleek?

The words glossy and sleek are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, glossy suggests a highly reflective surface.

photographs having a glossy finish

When might slick be a better fit than sleek?

Although the words slick and sleek have much in common, slick suggests extreme smoothness that results in a slippery surface.

slipped and fell on the slick floor

Examples of sleek in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Save 36% on the Logitech G915 Lightspeed, a sleek, wireless gaming keyboard with low-profile key switches and flawless performance for work or play. —Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 3 Sep. 2024

From the chic Elsie Weave Ballet Flats that are 50 percent off to the sleek Giselle Knee-high Boots for 40 percent off, there is bound to be something to complete your fall wardrobe. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2024

Verb

Shopping From roomy canvas carryalls to sleek leather work bags, a good tote is a travel essential. —Kristi Kellogg, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2024

Showcased as a sustainable spotlight, from sweeping patio pergolas to sleek vertical cladding, Humboldt Sawmill redwood was selected by Camille to be enjoyed by her family while expressing her aesthetic that embodies the casual indoor-outdoor barefoot luxury of her new coastal home. —Sunset Magazine, 20 May 2024