Sleek

Pronunciation: /slik/

Definitions of sleek

adjective smooth and glossy, often in a stylish or attractive way

Example Sentences

A1 The cat had sleek fur.

A2 She bought a sleek new phone.

B1 The car had a sleek design.

B2 The sleek yacht cut through the water effortlessly.

C1 The sleek architecture of the building was admired by all.

C2 Her sleek and elegant dress made her stand out at the event.

Examples of sleek in a Sentence

formal The sleek design of the new car caught the attention of many luxury car enthusiasts.

informal I love how sleek your new phone looks!

slang That new sports car is so sleek, dude!

figurative Her sleek performance on the stage wowed the audience.

Grammatical Forms of sleek

• past tense: sleeked
• plural: sleeks
• comparative: sleeker
• superlative: sleekest
• present tense: sleek
• future tense: will sleek
• perfect tense: have sleeked
• continuous tense: is sleeking
• singular: sleek
• positive degree: sleek
• infinitive: to sleek
• gerund: sleeking
• participle: sleeked

Origin and Evolution of sleek

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'sleek' originated from the Middle English word 'sleken', which meant to make smooth or sleek.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sleek' evolved to also mean stylish, elegant, and well-groomed, in addition to its original meaning of smooth and glossy.