Sleeked: meaning, definitions and examples
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sleeked
[ sliหkt ]
grooming hair
The term 'sleeked' refers to the action of smoothing or arranging hair or fur so that it appears glossy and well-groomed. This is often achieved by the application of hair products or by using specific styling techniques to create a polished look. It can also imply a sense of elegance and sophistication in one's appearance. In colloquial usage, to sleeked something can extend beyond hair to describe an overall polished and tidy look in fashion or design.
Synonyms
groomed, polished, smoothed, tidied.
Examples of usage
- She sleeked her hair back with gel for the formal event.
- He sleeked the dog's fur before the dog show.
- The model sleeked her outfit to accentuate her figure.
Translations
Translations of the word "sleeked" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lustroso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฎเคเคฆเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช glatt
๐ฎ๐ฉ halus
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะปะฐะดะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ gลadki
๐ฏ๐ต ๆปใใใช
๐ซ๐ท lisse
๐ช๐ธ liso
๐น๐ท pรผrรผzsรผz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋งค๋๋ฌ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุนู
๐จ๐ฟ hladkรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ hladkรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ๆป็
๐ธ๐ฎ gladek
๐ฎ๐ธ slรฉttur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแงแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sษrt
๐ฒ๐ฝ suave
Etymology
The word 'sleek' originates from the Old Norse word 'slikr', which means 'smooth' or 'shining'. Over time, the term evolved in the English language to describe not just texture, but also a stylish appearance. The past tense form 'sleeked' began to appear in the late 19th century, reflecting an action taken to achieve a refined look. In contemporary usage, it is commonly associated with hair styling and grooming, signifying a departure from the disheveled to the tidy and elegant. The evolution of the word also mirrored changing trends in fashion and personal grooming, illustrating societal values regarding neatness and presentation.