Sleekly: meaning, definitions and examples
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sleekly
[ slīk-lē ]
manner, style
In a sleek manner, characterized by smoothness and elegance. The term often describes something that is streamlined, attractive, or efficient in appearance or operation.
Synonyms
elegantly, smoothly, stylishly
Examples of usage
- The car moved sleekly down the highway.
- She styled her hair sleekly before the event.
- The company products are designed to operate sleekly in a modern environment.
- He delivered the presentation sleekly, capturing everyone's attention.
Translations
Translations of the word "sleekly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 elegantemente
🇮🇳 सुचारू रूप से
🇩🇪 schlank
🇮🇩 halus
🇺🇦 вишукано
🇵🇱 smukle
🇯🇵 滑らかに
🇫🇷 élégamment
🇪🇸 elegantemente
🇹🇷 şık bir şekilde
🇰🇷 매끄럽게
🇸🇦 بسلاسة
🇨🇿 štíhle
🇸🇰 štíhlo
🇨🇳 光滑地
🇸🇮 elegantno
🇮🇸 fagur
🇰🇿 сұлу
🇬🇪 ლამაზად
🇦🇿 zərif şəkildə
🇲🇽 elegantemente
Word origin
The word 'sleekly' is derived from the adjective 'sleek', which has its roots in Old Norse 'sleikr', meaning 'to stroke, smooth'. Over time, the term evolved to denote a smooth and glossy appearance, typically associated with surfaces that are well-polished or streamlined. In the 15th century, 'sleek' began to acquire the connotation of being attractive and well-groomed, especially in reference to animals. The adverbial form 'sleekly' began to be used in the 19th century to describe actions performed in a smooth and graceful manner. Today, it is often used in contexts relating to aesthetics and performance, indicating finesse and style.