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slickness

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈslɪk.nəs/

KK: /ˈslɪk.nəs/

noun
Definition

The quality of being smooth and shiny, often making something slippery or attractive.


Example

The slickness of the new car's surface made it stand out in the showroom.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you noticed the of the new floor in the gym?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's super smooth and makes it easier to move around.
Sloth A
I really like how the helps during workouts.
Sloth B
Definitely! It makes everything feel more dynamic.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
smoothness
glossiness
sleekness
Antonyms
roughness
stickiness
coarseness
Root Explanation

Slickness → It is formed from "slick" (of uncertain origin, possibly from Old Norse "slikr", meaning smooth or slippery) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "slickness" refers to the quality of being smooth or slippery.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'smooth' or 'slippery' — that's what slickness means, the state of being slick.

Visually Confused Words
sickness
slackness
stickiness
slinkiness
sickliness
sickerness
slimness
silkness
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