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Definition of slickly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

slickly

adverb
 
/ˈslɪkli/
 
/ˈslɪkli/
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  1. (sometimes disapproving) in a way that is clever and efficient but often does not seem to be sincere or lacks important ideas
    • The magazine is slickly produced.
  2. (sometimes disapproving) very easily and smoothly but in a way that does not seem sincere synonym glibly
    • His speech to the conference was a slickly delivered bag of policy announcements.
  3. quickly and smoothly synonym skilfully
    • Rather than help traffic move more slickly, the new traffic lights are contributing to the chaos.
  4. in a way that makes something smooth and difficult to hold or move on
    • slickly painted surfaces
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