Synonyms for
Slick
Definition
Smooth and glossy, often in an attractive or impressive way.
Synonyms & similar words
tricksy
foxy
glib
satiny
slip
sleekdown
sly
guileful
slipperiness
silky
slickdown
glossy
dodgy
wily
silken
slickmagazine
tricky
knavish
sleek
pat
cunning
crafty
slickness
silklike
shiny
polished
sleek
glossy
smooth
lustrous
gleaming
flashy
oily
satin
silky
sleazy
slicked-back
suave
smart
neat
tidy
trim
chic
fashionable
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- slick tires
- slick surface
- slick operation
- slick marketing
- slick presentation
- slick talker
- slick move
Word family
Usage note
The adjective 'slick' can describe something smooth and slippery, or something impressively skillful and efficient. It can also have a negative connotation, implying something is overly smooth or insincere.
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Example sentences
- The road was slick from the rain.
- The salesman was very slick and persuasive.
- She put some oil on her hair to make it look slick.
- The car's paint job was slick and shiny.
Quotes
'I'm slick as a whistle. I'm ready to roll.' - Bruce Springsteen
'Anything that gets your blood racing is probably worth doing.' - Hunter S. Thompson
'I don't believe in dressing up reality. I don't believe in using make-up to make things look smoother.' - Lou Reed