noun
Meaning 1
The quality of being sleek.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
sleekness
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noun
Meaning 2
the smooth feel of silk fabric
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: silkiness
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: smoothness
noun
Meaning 3
the quality of being well-groomed and neatly tailored
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- the sleekness of his appearance reminded me of his financial successes
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: appearance, visual aspect
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English sleek Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English sleekness From sleek + -ness.