# sleek

/ˈsɫik/ (US) · /slˈiːk/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sleek
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

smooth, shiny, and looking expensive or well-made. You use this to describe things like fast cars, modern phones, or healthy hair.

For teachers: having a smooth, glossy surface and a streamlined shape that suggests speed or elegance. Often used to describe industrial design, fashion, or physical appearance.

## Examples

- The new sports car has a sleek, modern design.
- The company's latest smartphone features a sleek glass body and a very thin profile.
- Architects designed the skyscraper with a sleek, aerodynamic exterior to minimize wind resistance while maintaining a striking presence on the city skyline.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used both attributively before a noun and predicatively after linking verbs like 'look' or 'feel'.

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