Synonyms for

Slick

Verb / slɪk / Another word for slick — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Smooth and glossy, often in an attractive or impressive way.

Synonyms & similar words

slip slickdown slickmagazine satiny tricky slickness silky dodgy crafty foxy glossy silklike tricksy knavish cunning sly pat silken glib sleek sleekdown guileful wily slipperiness shiny polished sleek glossy smooth lustrous gleaming flashy oily satin silky sleazy slicked-back suave smart neat tidy trim chic fashionable

Synonyms by register

Formal

adroit deft skillful expert

Informal

smooth flashy cool sharp fancy

Literary

glib oily suave

Antonyms

rough uneven clumsy awkward gauche unpolished

Common collocations

  • slick tires
  • slick surface
  • slick operation
  • slick marketing
  • slick presentation
  • slick talker
  • slick move

Word family

noun slickness
adjective slick
adverb slickly

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.

Example sentences

  1. The road was slick from the rain.
  2. The salesman was very slick and persuasive.
  3. She put some oil on her hair to make it look slick.
  4. 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

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words