Definition

In a smooth and shiny way, often referring to appearance or style.

Example

The car moved sleekly through the streets, turning heads as it passed.

Conversation

I saw your new car, it looks so sleekly designed!

Thanks! I really love how it drives too.

I bet it handles the road sleekly at high speeds.

Absolutely! It feels really smooth when I take it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sleekly → It is formed from "sleek" (from Old Norse *slikr*, meaning smooth or sleek) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "sleekly" means in a smooth or polished manner.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'smooth' ('sleek') and done 'in a manner of' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'sleekly' describes doing something in a smooth or polished way.

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