sleek
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Definition of sleek
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sleek
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Synonyms & Antonyms for sleek
Synonyms: Adjective
buffed, burnished, glistening, glossy, lustrous, polished, rubbed, satin, satiny
Antonyms: Adjective
dim, dull, flat, lusterless, matte (also mat)
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Examples of sleek in a Sentence
Adjective
the sleek lines of a sports car a striking beauty with sleek raven hairRecent Examples on the Web: Verb
From bright, bold colors and printed knapsacks to sleek leather pieces, there's an option for any type of personality and style. — Teen Vogue, "19 Trendy Backpacks for the 2019 School Year," 5 Aug. 2019 From high- and low-waist bikinis to sleek one-pieces in colors like navy, red, black, and dusty pink, there's a little something for everyone. — Glamour, "Hatch Is Releasing New Maternity Swimwear—Just in Time for Summer," 30 Apr. 2019 On Rain Boot These ankle boots are high enough to keep dirt out and sleek enough to wear plenty of places outside the garden. — Stephanie Eckelkamp, Good Housekeeping, "14 of the Best Gardening Boots, Clogs, and Shoes You Can Buy on Amazon," 29 May 2018 On Rain Boot These ankle boots are high enough to keep dirt out and sleek enough to wear plenty of places outside the garden. — Stephanie Eckelkamp, Good Housekeeping, "14 of the Best Gardening Boots, Clogs, and Shoes You Can Buy on Amazon," 29 May 2018 On Rain Boot These ankle boots are high enough to keep dirt out and sleek enough to wear plenty of places outside the garden. — Stephanie Eckelkamp, Good Housekeeping, "14 of the Best Gardening Boots, Clogs, and Shoes You Can Buy on Amazon," 29 May 2018 On Rain Boot These ankle boots are high enough to keep dirt out and sleek enough to wear plenty of places outside the garden. — Stephanie Eckelkamp, Good Housekeeping, "14 of the Best Gardening Boots, Clogs, and Shoes You Can Buy on Amazon," 29 May 2018 On Rain Boot These ankle boots are high enough to keep dirt out and sleek enough to wear plenty of places outside the garden. — Stephanie Eckelkamp, Good Housekeeping, "14 of the Best Gardening Boots, Clogs, and Shoes You Can Buy on Amazon," 29 May 2018 On Rain Boot These ankle boots are high enough to keep dirt out and sleek enough to wear plenty of places outside the garden. — Stephanie Eckelkamp, Good Housekeeping, "14 of the Best Gardening Boots, Clogs, and Shoes You Can Buy on Amazon," 29 May 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
The sleek, stainless steel test rocket first took flight July 26, and hovered 20 meters in the air for about 15 seconds. — Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, "SpaceX's Starhopper Successfully Completes Final Test Flight," 27 Aug. 2019 The sleek, contemporary house is located on Green Lake in West Bloomfield. — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, "Large West Bloomfield lake home has everything, including your own boat," 24 Aug. 2019 This sleek, capable Asus laptop runs Endless OS, a secure and easy-to-use operating system designed for tech novices. — Adam Rogers, WIRED, "Top 3 Computers for Introducing Your Kids to Comp Sci," 20 Aug. 2019 Total e-waste mass is actually decreasing as companies release sleeker, smaller products, says Callie Babbitt, associate professor at the Golisano Institute. — Fortune, "Someday, Apple May Make Your New iPhone Out of Pieces of Your Old iPhone," 19 Aug. 2019 Benham worked with the couple to choose playful pieces that punctuate the sleek, unadorned architecture: colorful rugs and textiles, a custom selection of artworks, and shelves accented with books and personal objects. — Lucia Tonelli, ELLE Decor, "Inside a Luxe Lincoln Park Home that Sacrifices Nothing," 16 Aug. 2019 The Duchess wore a sleek black dress by Stella McCartney for the sporty outing. — Maggie Maloney, Town & Country, "Meghan Markle Looked Elegant in a Cream Dior Dress and Matching Hat at Archie's Christening," 6 July 2019 Lizzo performed with voluminous waist-length waves, Meagan Good wore ultra-chic braids, and Ciara rocked a sleek bob — just to name a few. — Elizabeth Denton, Allure, "Rihanna's Hairstylist Used $5 Hair Gel for Her "Baby Doll" Look for the 2019 BET Awards," 24 June 2019 Kardashian also kept her glam equally as chic with a sleek straight bob, a brown smoky eye, and nude lipstick. — Nicole Saunders, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kim Kardashian Just Channeled Carrie Bradshaw in Vintage Dior," 13 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sleek.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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