slick
/slˈɪk/ · 1 syllable
Meaning
noun
- a slippery smoothness
“he could feel the slickness of the tiller” - a magazine printed on good quality paper
- a film of oil or garbage floating on top of water
- a trowel used to make a surface slick
adjective
- made slick by e.g. ice or grease
“sidewalks slick with ice” - superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject
“too facile a solution for so complex a problem” - having only superficial plausibility
“glib promises” - having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
“glossy auburn hair” - marked by skill in deception
“cunning men often pass for wise”
verb
- make slick or smooth
- give a smooth and glossy appearance
“slick one's hair”
Synonyms for slick
Words that rhyme with slick
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