slick
adjective
smooth and glossy; sleek.
Example Sentences
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Eventually, Giuliani appears in the flesh, his blond hair slicked back like his father’s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Fold in the gnocchi and meatballs so every bite gets slicked in the sauce.
From Salon ● Mar. 23, 2026
A childhood Liverpool fan, she used to run around the house in a replica shirt, her curly hair slicked back to resemble Spanish striker Fernando Torres.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2025
On this afternoon, he is dressed in black, auburn hair slicked back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2025
Their hair was slicked back into tight buns that sat high upon their heads, the better to emphasize their extra-long necks.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
