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Meaning of slickened
The primary meaning of the word "slickened" is to make something smooth or slippery.
Etymology of slickened
The word "slickened" is derived from the verb "slick", which originated in the mid-16th century, likely from the Middle Dutch word "slik", meaning "smooth" or "slippery"
Historically, the word has been used to describe something that is smooth or slippery, often in a physical sense, but also in a more figurative sense, such as describing a person's speech or behavior as smooth or insincere
Synonyms
polished
refined
sophisticated
elegant
cultured
urbane
suave
smooth
glossy
silky
slick
greasy
oily
lubricated
waxed
buffed
shined
burnished
gleaming
lustrous
radiant
resplendent
dazzling
glossy
sheeny
shiny
glassy
velvety
soft
supple
pliable
malleable
adaptable
yielding
compliant
docile
tractable
manageable
pliant
flexible
lithe
limber
Definitions
- Made smooth or slippery, typically by applying a substance such as oil or grease
- * Made to seem attractive or appealing, often in a way that is not entirely genuine
Usage Examples
- The floor was slickened with oil, making it difficult to walk on
- * The salesman's words were slickened with flattery, but I couldn't shake the feeling that he was being insincere
Antonyms
rough
coarse
rugged
uneven
bumpy
rocky
jagged
abrasive
gritty
harsh
gruff
crude
blunt
tactless
insensitive
roughened
unrefined
unpolished
unsophisticated
crude
raw
unprocessed
unfinished
unvarnished