sleekness
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4.3
- noun
- /sliːk.nəs/
- With its sleekness and gloss, the newly polished table caught everyone's attention.
Examples
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The car's sleekness was highlighted by its shiny paint and smooth curves.
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The engine sounds, the sleekness of shapes, and the intricacies of chrome in the grillwork were on his I'd-get-me-that list.
Fiction book (1994) -
I was amazed, totally amazed, to gaze upon baby leopards playing; their fur and sleekness were astounding.
Blog text (2) -
The sleekness of the silk fabric made it perfect for the luxurious dress.
Synonyms
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4.2
A soft, smooth shine on a surface that looks healthy or attractive
18
3.8
A smooth shiny appearance on a surface
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1.9
An even surface without rough parts
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3.7
The state of being smooth and shiny
3
3.5
A smooth, shiny, stylish appearance for hair or clothes
1
4.8
A smooth, slippery feeling on a surface that makes it hard to hold
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2.0
How bright and smooth a surface is when it sends back light
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3.2
A smooth, soft, shiny feeling like silk against the skin
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4.1
A smooth, shiny surface that reflects light
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3.8
A very smooth, soft surface that feels like fine cloth
Antonyms
How Smooth
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Sleekness comes from the old word sleek, meaning 'smooth' or 'shiny', and is like the word slick, which helps you imagine a smooth surface. That's why sleekness describes things like hair, cloth, or objects that feel or look smooth and glossy to the touch.