Slick
adjectiveslɪk
Adjective
having only superficial plausibility
“a slick commercial”
superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject
“a slick advertising campaign”
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
“slick seals and otters”
marked by skill in deception
“a slick evasive answer”
made slick by e.g. ice or grease
“sidewalks slick with ice”
“roads are slickest when rain has just started and hasn't had time to wash away the oil”
Noun
a slippery smoothness
“he could feel the slickness of the tiller”
Type of:Smoothnessa magazine printed on good quality paper
Similar:GlossyType of:MagazineMaga film of oil or garbage floating on top of water
Type of:Filma trowel used to make a surface slick
Type of:Trowel
Verb
give a smooth and glossy appearance
“slick one's hair”
Type of:CombDisentanglemake slick or smooth
Similar:SleekType of:PolishShineSmooth
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