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sleekly

C2
adverb

Pronunciation

UK

  • /slˈiːklɪ/

US

  • /ˈslikli/

Description

Imagine a panther moving through the jungle. To do something sleekly means to do it in a smooth, graceful, polished way. It often suggests easy movement, neat design, or a refined style. You might use it for a car that moves smoothly, a figure skater gliding across the ice, or someone dressed in a clean, stylish way. It often carries a sense of modern elegance.

Examples

  1. 1

    Formal hairstyle

    She wore her hair sleekly pulled back for the ceremony.

  2. 2

    Smooth movement

    The yacht moved sleekly across the bay.

  3. 3

    Party clothing

    He arrived at the party sleekly dressed in black.

  4. 4

    App design

    The new app is sleekly designed and easy to navigate.

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • sleeklyadverb