Slickness: meaning, definitions and examples

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slickness

 

[ slษชk.nษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in fashion

The quality or state of being smooth and glossy, stylish or fashionable.

Synonyms

elegance, glossiness, stylishness

Examples of usage

  • The slickness of the new car's paint job was impressive.
  • His outfit exuded slickness and sophistication.
Context #2 | Noun

deception

Cunning or deceitful behavior or character.

Synonyms

craftiness, deception, guile

Examples of usage

  • She saw through his slickness and refused to be fooled.
  • The con artist's slickness allowed him to scam many unsuspecting victims.
Context #3 | Noun

smoothness

The quality of being slippery or smooth.

Synonyms

glossiness, slipperiness, smoothness

Examples of usage

  • The slickness of the ice made walking treacherous.
  • He marveled at the slickness of the polished marble floor.

Translations

Translations of the word "slickness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น liso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเค•เคจเคพเคชเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Glรคtte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelicinan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปะฐะดะบั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›liskoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆป‘ใ‚‰ใ‹ใ• (namerasaka)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lissage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ suavidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kayganlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งค๋„๋Ÿฌ์›€ (maekkeureoum)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุนูˆู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hladkost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hladkosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…‰ๆป‘ (guฤnghuรก)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gladkost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slรฉttleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปั‚ั‹ั€ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒšแƒฃแƒ•แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hamarlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ suavidad

Etymology

The word 'slickness' is derived from the adjective 'slick', which originally meant 'smooth and glossy'. It has since evolved to encompass various meanings related to style, deception, and smoothness. The term has been used in English language for centuries, with its origins tracing back to Old English and Middle English. Over time, 'slickness' has become a versatile word that can describe anything from fashionable elegance to cunning deceit.

See also: slick, slicker, slickly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,284, 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.