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What is another word for Slick? – 282 Slick Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    smooth glossy sleek slippery silken velvety polished refined elegant sophisticated urbane debonair charming suave persuasive cunning crafty deceptive dishonest unscrupulous tricky sneaky shrewd astute clever sharp witty clever adroit agile quick nimble glossy lustrous shining radiant resplendent dazzling brilliant smart chic fashionable stylish modern trendy hip cool impressive effective skilled proficient expert masterful adept deft proficient facile effortless fluid graceful streamlined aerodynamic glossy burnished polished honed sharpened acute keen perceptive discerning insightful intuitive perceptive sensitive aware alert vigilant cunning guileful insidious sly stealthy furtive covert clandestine secretive mysterious enigmatic ambiguous obscure cryptic enigmatical

    Meaning of Slick

    The primary meaning of the word "Slick" is having a smooth and glossy appearance, or being clever and skillful in a way that is impressive but perhaps not entirely honest or trustworthy.

    Definitions

    • Having a smooth and glossy appearance
    • (of a person) clever and skillful in a way that is impressive but perhaps not entirely honest or trustworthy
    • (of a surface) smooth and slippery, often due to being covered with a liquid or other substance
    • (of a performance or presentation) polished and effective, but sometimes lacking in sincerity or genuine feeling

    Etymology of Slick

    The word "Slick" originated in the mid-19th century, from the German word "schlück", meaning "smooth" or "glossy"
    Initially used to describe something as smooth or slippery, the word later developed additional meanings related to cleverness, skill, and polish

    Example Uses

    • The new car had a slick paint job that made it stand out on the road
    • The salesman was slick and persuasive, but I wasn't sure I trusted him
    • The ice on the sidewalk was slick and treacherous, making it difficult to walk
    • The band's slick performance was impressive, but it felt like they were just going through the motions

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    rough coarse dull matte uneven bumpy clumsy awkward inept unskilled unpolished crude unsophisticated rustic unrefined tactless blunt harsh abrasive gritty gruff rough-hewn uncoordinated maladroit inelegant awkward gangly lumbering slow sluggish dull lackluster uninspired unimpressive unconvincing weak feeble ineffective incompetent

    Related Nouns

    style elegance sophistication polish finesse skill expertise cunning guile deceit trickery sleight slickness smoothness gloss sheen luster radiance brilliance chic fashion trend coolness impressiveness effectiveness proficiency mastery adeptness deftness facility fluidity grace streamlining aerodynamics glossiness burnish polish hone sharpen acuteness keenness perception discernment insight intuition awareness alertness vigilance

    Related Verbs

    polish refine hone sharpen smooth gloss shine radiate dazzle impress persuade convince deceive trick cheat swindle manipulate outwit outmaneuver outsmart outshine outclass surpass excel master perfect skill craft fashion style design create develop improve enhance refine sophisticate civilize cultivate educate train coach mentor guide direct lead manage control manipulate influence sway persuade convince coax cajole wheedle charm beguile entice allure attract captivate fascinate mesmerize

    Related Adjectives

    smooth glossy sleek slippery silken velvety polished refined elegant sophisticated urbane debonair charming suave persuasive cunning crafty deceptive dishonest unscrupulous tricky sneaky shrewd astute clever sharp witty clever adroit agile quick nimble glossy lustrous shining radiant resplendent