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SLICKNESS Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word slickness. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word slickness. (close relations)
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gloss
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

• an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field

• the property of being smooth and shiny

• an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

verb

• give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing

• provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases

• provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase

• give a deceptive explanation or excuse for

glossy
adjectiveadj
noun

• a magazine printed on good quality paper

• a photograph that is printed on smooth shiny paper

adjective satellite

• based on pretense; deceptively pleasing

• (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and shiny especially by pressing between rollers

• reflecting light

• superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense

luster
nounn
noun

• a quality that outshines the usual

• the visual property of something that shines with reflected light

• a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain

polish
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• of or relating to Poland or its people or culture

noun

• the property of being smooth and shiny

• the Slavic language of Poland

• a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

• a preparation used in polishing

verb

• make (a surface) shine

• improve or perfect by pruning or polishing

• bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state

sheen
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the visual property of something that shines with reflected light

shine
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

verb

• be bright by reflecting or casting light

• emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

• be shiny, as if wet

• be distinguished or eminent

• be clear and obvious

• have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

• throw or flash the light of (a lamp)

• touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly

• experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

• make (a surface) shine

sleek
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed

• designed or arranged to offer the least resistance to fluid flow

• having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; being of a smooth, soft and lustrous quality, resembling silk

verb

• make slick or smooth

sleekness
nounn
noun

• the quality of being well-groomed and neatly tailored

• the smooth feel of silk fabric

smoothness
nounn
noun

• a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch

• powerful and effective language

• the quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner

• the quality of having a level and even surface

• the quality of being free from errors or interruptions

glibness
nounn
noun

• a kind of fluent easy superficiality

hocus-pocus
nounn
noun

• verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way

• a meaningless chant or expression used in conjuring or incantation.

jiggery-pokery
verb, nounv, n
noun

• verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way

skulduggery
nounn
noun

• verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way

skullduggery
nounn
noun

• verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way

slick
adjectiveadj
noun

• a slippery smoothness

• a magazine printed on good quality paper

• a film of oil or garbage floating on top of water

• a trowel used to make a surface slick

adjective satellite

• made slick by e.g. ice or grease

• superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject

• having only superficial plausibility

• having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; being of a smooth, soft and lustrous quality, resembling silk

• marked by skill in deception

verb

• make slick or smooth

• give a smooth and glossy appearance

slip
verbv
noun

• a socially awkward or tactless act

• a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc.

• potter's clay that is thinned and used for coating or decorating ceramics

• a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting

• a young and slender person

• a place where a craft can be made fast

• an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall

• a slippery smoothness

• artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material

• a small sheet of paper

• a woman's sleeveless undergarment

• bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow

• an unexpected slide

• a flight maneuver; aircraft slides sideways in the air

• the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)

verb

• move stealthily

• insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly

• move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

• fall to a lower standard

• move smoothly and easily

• to make a mistake or be incorrect

• pass on stealthily

• move easily

• cause to move with a smooth or sliding motion

• pass out of one's memory

• move out of position

slipperiness
nounn
noun

• a slippery smoothness

• the quality of being a slippery rascal

trickery
nounn
noun

• verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way

• the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

hanky panky
nounn
noun

• verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way

Best Hypernyms For SLICKNESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for slickness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
deceit deception misrepresentation shallowness smoothness superficiality

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