Sleek
/sliːk/noun
Smooth and glossy in appearance or texture.
Did you know?In Old Norse, 'sleikr' referred not only to smoothness but also to the act of enchanting or bewitching, hinting at hidden layers of charm and trickery.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*sleikaz
“to smooth or make slick, often in a magical context.”
Old Norse
ON
sleikr
“smooth, slick; also associated with enchanting or bewitching qualities.”
Middle English
ME
slek
“smooth, polished; often used with a connotation of cunning or trickery.”
Modern English
English
sleek
“having a smooth, glossy surface, often suggesting an air of sophistication or deception.”