Slickness: meaning, definitions and examples
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slickness
[ slɪk.nəs ]
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.
deception
Cunning or deceitful behavior or character.
Synonyms
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.
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:
🇵🇹 liso
🇮🇳 चिकनापन
🇩🇪 Glätte
🇮🇩 kelicinan
🇺🇦 гладкість
🇵🇱 śliskość
🇯🇵 滑らかさ (namerasaka)
🇫🇷 lissage
🇪🇸 suavidad
🇹🇷 kayganlık
🇰🇷 매끄러움 (maekkeureoum)
🇸🇦 نعومة
🇨🇿 hladkost
🇸🇰 hladkosť
🇨🇳 光滑 (guānghuá)
🇸🇮 gladkost
🇮🇸 sléttleiki
🇰🇿 жылтырлық
🇬🇪 გლუვობა
🇦🇿 hamarlıq
🇲🇽 suavidad
Word origin
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.