sleek

• Описывает что-то гладкое, блестящее и элегантное по внешнему виду или дизайну.

Describes something that is smooth, glossy, and elegant in appearance or design.

1. Smooth and shinyB1formal

   Having a smooth, glossy, and polished surface that reflects light.

   Гладкий и блестящий

   • The cat had a sleek, black coat.
   • Her hair was sleek and shiny after the treatment.
   • The car's sleek design caught everyone's attention.

   Synonymsburnishedglossylustrouspolishedsatinyshinysilkyslick

   Antonymscoarsedullgrainymatteroughuneven

2. Streamlined and aerodynamicB2formal

   Designed or shaped to offer minimal resistance to fluid flow, such as air or water.

   Обтекаемый

   • The yacht has a sleek hull for faster sailing.
   • Aerodynamic engineers created a sleek new airplane wing.
   • The sleek shape of the sports car reduces drag.

   Synonymsaerodynamicflowingslipperysmoothstreamlined

   Antonymsblockybulkyclumsyungainly

3. Elegantly stylishB2informal

   Having a neat, fashionable, and sophisticated appearance, sometimes excessively so.

   Элегантный

   • He looked sleek in his tailored suit.
   • The sleek design of the smartphone is very popular.
   • She arrived at the party looking sleek and confident.

   Synonymschicdapperdebonairelegantpolishedrefinedsophisticatedstylishsuaveurbane

   Antonymsdisheveleddowdyfrumpyrumpledslovenlyunkempt

• Глагол, означающий делать что-то гладким, блестящим или элегантным на вид, часто путем разглаживания или укладки.

A verb meaning to make something smooth, glossy, or elegant in appearance, often by smoothing or styling.

1. Make smooth and glossyB2formal

   To make something smooth, glossy, and shiny, often by applying a substance or by pressing.

   Пригладить

   • She sleeked her hair back with gel.
   • The mechanic sleeked the car's surface with wax.
   • He sleeked the leather with a special conditioner.

   Synonymsbuffburnishglazeglosslacquerpolishshinesmoothvarnish

   Antonymscoarsenroughen

Phrasal variantssleek downsleek over