Slickly: meaning, definitions and examples
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slickly
[ หslษชkli ]
adverb to describe smooth and efficient movement or action
In a smooth, efficient, or clever manner; with skill or finesse.
Synonyms
cleverly, efficiently, smoothly
Examples of usage
- He navigated the crowded room slickly, making his way to the exit without bumping into anyone.
- The con artist slickly convinced the old man to hand over his life savings.
adverb to describe something that is done in a way that is quick and clever, but often not honest
In a clever or cunning way, especially in a way that is not honest or fair.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The politician slickly avoided answering the question directly.
- She slickly manipulated the situation to her advantage.
Translations
Translations of the word "slickly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lisamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคเคจเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช glatt
๐ฎ๐ฉ licin
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะปะฐะดะบะพ
๐ต๐ฑ gลadko
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใใใใซ
๐ซ๐ท lissement
๐ช๐ธ suavemente
๐น๐ท pรผrรผzsรผzce
๐ฐ๐ท ๋งค๋๋ฝ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุณูุงุณุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ hladce
๐ธ๐ฐ hladko
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ๆปๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ gladko
๐ฎ๐ธ slรฉtt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะณัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hamar
๐ฒ๐ฝ suavemente
Word origin
The word 'slickly' is derived from the adjective 'slick', which has origins in the Old English word 'slician' meaning 'to make smooth or sleek'. Over time, 'slick' evolved to describe something smooth, efficient, or clever. The adverb 'slickly' emerged to describe actions or movements done in a smooth, efficient, or cunning manner.