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
Etymology
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.