as in slick
having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction
area roadways, slicked with ice, were absolutely treacherous for driving
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as in greased
to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction
slicking the bottom of their skis with wax
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Recent Examples of slicked
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
Watts wore a navy blue sparkly dress paired with black mules and a slicked back hairstyle.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Both the goat and chicken versions are equally well executed, their deep ochre sauces slicked with oil and fragrant with onions, peppers and thyme.
—Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2026
Anika Reed Latin music superstar Maluma opted for a dapper Tom Ford suit with his hair slicked back into a bun, blowing USA TODAY a kiss before exiting the carpet.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 5 May 2026
Her hair was wet and slicked back with her ends hidden under a sculptural Maison Margiela Artisanal gown.
—Essence, 5 May 2026
When hunger hits, chef Aaron Bludorn’s Perseid (one of Bon Appétit’s Best New Restaurants of 2025) delivers—linger over a golden-hour dinner of duck frites slicked with chili-mango glaze and a martini at the bar.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Her blonde bob was slicked back, while her makeup consisted of pink eyeshadow, rosy blush, and a frosty mauve lip.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
When Upton and Verlander opted for a home theater rather than a proper dining room, Ruggiero conjured a moody lounge slicked in a blackberry paint, festooned with heavy velvet curtains, and crowned by a graphic Iksel wallpaper.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
Duffy slicked them flat at Saint Laurent, and Turner kept them lacquered at Hermès before sending bouncy bombshell iterations out at Alexander McQueen.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Outside the Grand Rex theater in Paris, the 36-year-old actress arrived in a slicked bob and a bold red lip.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
Watts wore a navy blue sparkly dress paired with black mules and a slicked back hairstyle.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Everything is more, slicked with oil, studded with garlic, vivid and electric.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Both the goat and chicken versions are equally well executed, their deep ochre sauces slicked with oil and fragrant with onions, peppers and thyme.
—Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2026
Anika Reed Latin music superstar Maluma opted for a dapper Tom Ford suit with his hair slicked back into a bun, blowing USA TODAY a kiss before exiting the carpet.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 5 May 2026
Her hair was wet and slicked back with her ends hidden under a sculptural Maison Margiela Artisanal gown.
—Essence, 5 May 2026
When hunger hits, chef Aaron Bludorn’s Perseid (one of Bon Appétit’s Best New Restaurants of 2025) delivers—linger over a golden-hour dinner of duck frites slicked with chili-mango glaze and a martini at the bar.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Her blonde bob was slicked back, while her makeup consisted of pink eyeshadow, rosy blush, and a frosty mauve lip.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
When Upton and Verlander opted for a home theater rather than a proper dining room, Ruggiero conjured a moody lounge slicked in a blackberry paint, festooned with heavy velvet curtains, and crowned by a graphic Iksel wallpaper.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
Duffy slicked them flat at Saint Laurent, and Turner kept them lacquered at Hermès before sending bouncy bombshell iterations out at Alexander McQueen.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slicked
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Gary, meanwhile, is a creature of the city in slick suits and a Mercedes, a divorced former cop who now leverages his old connections for vague, lucrative work that may not ever cross over into the explicitly illicit, but that definitely involves shades of gray.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
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Underfoot, the grippy Vibram outsole delivers reliable traction on everything from loose gravel to slick roots.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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With the title in their grasp, the Ducks have greased up their fingers, fumbling into a four-game winless slump.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Crew Module side hatch cover is removed, and the seals are greased, cleaned and inspected before the 500-pound hatch door is shut and latched using special tools, including a socket wrench and ratchet.—
Miles Doran,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, communication feels slippery.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Avoid design choices like tight spaces, slippery surfaces, or poor lighting that can create safety and accessibility issues.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
11 May 2026
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Getting a wing who can defend, shoot and dribble adequately would have oiled the cogs of an often clunky offense.—
Varun Shankar,
Houston Chronicle,
4 May 2026
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As with other criminal syndicates, the cartel has long oiled the gears of corruption with bribes.—
Steve Fisher,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The menu was a list of greasy-spoon breakfasts and gut-bomb lunches.—
Michael Deeds
Updated May 14,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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These tips can help keep your fridge door handles free from greasy fingerprints, mystery grime, and everyday kitchen messes.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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“Slicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slicked. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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