Slickly: meaning, definitions and examples

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slickly

 

[ หˆslษชkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

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

cunningly, deviously, slyly

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lisamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเค•เคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช glatt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ licin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปะฐะดะบะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚adko

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใชใ‚ใ‚‰ใ‹ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lissement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ suavemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pรผrรผzsรผzce

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งค๋„๋Ÿฝ๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุณู„ุงุณุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hladce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hladko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…‰ๆป‘ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gladko

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slรฉtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะณั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒšแƒฃแƒ•แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hamar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ suavemente

Etymology

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.

See also: slick, slicker, slickness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,777, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.