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Definition of sleekness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

sleekness

noun
 
/ˈsliːknəs/
 
/ˈsliːknəs/
[uncountable]
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  1. (approving) the quality of being smooth and shiny
    • The brush gives hair more sleekness and shine.
    • The building combines the modern sleekness of concrete with the warmth of natural wood.
  2. (often disapproving) the fact of looking rich or expensive
    • From his designer suit to his handmade Italian shoes, he radiated sleekness.
previously
adverb
 
 
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