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Meaning of slick
The primary meaning of the word "slick" is having a smooth and glossy appearance, or being clever and skillful in a way that is impressive but perhaps not entirely trustworthy.
Etymology of slick
The word "slick" has its origins in the mid-19th century, when it was used to describe something as being smooth or slippery
It is believed to have come from the German word "schlück", which means "to swallow" or "to gulp", and was likely used to describe the smooth, effortless motion of something sliding or gliding over a surface
Synonyms
smooth
slippery
sleek
glossy
polished
refined
sophisticated
elegant
classy
chic
stylish
modern
glossy
lustrous
shiny
bright
radiant
resplendent
dazzling
smart
sharp
clever
cunning
crafty
sly
foxy
artful
deceptive
tricky
unctuous
oily
greasy
smarmy
silky
velvety
soft
supple
pliable
agile
nimble
quick
prompt
swift
expeditious
efficient
effective
skilled
adept
proficient
expert
masterful
adroit
deft
dexterous
Definitions
- Having a smooth and glossy appearance
- * (of a person or their manner) clever and skillful in a way that is impressive but perhaps not entirely trustworthy
- * (of a surface) smooth and slippery, often due to being covered in a liquid or other substance
Usage Examples
- The slick surface of the ice rink made it difficult to get a good grip
- * He was a slick talker, able to convince anyone of anything
- * The company's slick marketing campaign helped to boost sales
Antonyms
rough
coarse
dull
matte
unpolished
crude
clumsy
awkward
inept
unskilled
unrefined
unsophisticated
plain
unattractive
unimpressive
slow
clumsy
ineffectual
inefficient
unproductive
ineffective
unskillful
unproficient
amateurish
maladroit
awkward
gauche
ungainly