Sleek

a.	1.	Having an even, smooth surface; smooth; hence, glossy; as, sleek hair. So sleek her skin, so faultless was her make. - Dryden.
	2.	Not rough or harsh. Those rugged names to our like mouths grow sleek. - Milton.
adv.	1.	With ease and dexterity.
n.	1.	That which makes smooth; varnish.
	2.	A slick.
v. t.	1.	To make even and smooth; to render smooth, soft, and glossy; to smooth over. [imp. & p. p. Sleeked ;p. pr. & vb. n. Sleeking.] Sleeking her soft alluring locks. - Milton. Gentle, my lord, sleek o'er your rugged looks. - Shak.

Verb	1.	sleek - make slick or smooth Synonyms: slick
Adj.	1.	sleek - having a smooth, gleaming surface; "glossy auburn hair"; "satiny gardenia petals"; "sleek black fur"; "silken eyelashes"; "silky skin"; "a silklike fabric"; "slick seals and otters" Synonyms: glossy, satiny, silken, silklike, silky, slick
	2.	sleek - well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed; "sleek figures in expensive clothes"

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