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• Descreve algo liso, brilhante e elegante na aparência ou no design, especialmente em se tratando de carros, tecnologia ou estilo. Também pode indicar algo bem-acabado e sofisticado.

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.

   Liso e brilhante

   • 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.

   Sinônimosburnishedglossylustrouspolishedsatinyshinysilkyslick

   Antônimoscoarsedullgrainymatteroughuneven

2. Streamlined and aerodynamicB2formal

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

   Aerodinâmico

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaerodynamicflowingslipperysmoothstreamlined

   Antônimosblockybulkyclumsyungainly

3. Elegantly stylishB2informal

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

   Elegante

   • 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.

   Sinônimoschicdapperdebonairelegantpolishedrefinedsophisticatedstylishsuaveurbane

   Antônimosdisheveleddowdyfrumpyrumpledslovenlyunkempt

• Verbo que significa tornar algo liso, brilhante ou elegante na aparência, frequentemente alisando ou arrumando.

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.

   Alisar

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

   Sinônimosbuffburnishglazeglosslacquerpolishshinesmoothvarnish

   Antônimoscoarsenroughen

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