Slick example sentences

Related (12): greasy, smooth, sleek, polished, suave, sophisticated, artful, cunning, tricky, adept, skilled, adroit

slick

adjective

slick (adjective) · slicker (comparative adjective) · slickest (superlative adjective)

- (of an action or thing) done or operating in an impressively smooth, efficient, and apparently effortless way:

- smooth and superficially impressive but insincere or shallow:

- (of skin or hair) smooth and glossy:

- (of a surface) smooth, wet, and slippery:

- an oil slick:

- a small smear or patch of a glossy or wet substance, especially a cosmetic:

- a race car or bicycle tire without a tread, for use in dry weather conditions:

- a glossy magazine:

- a person who is smooth and persuasive but untrustworthy.

- make (one's hair) flat, smooth, and glossy by applying water, oil, or cream to it:

- cover with a film of liquid; make wet or slippery:

Synonyms

efficient, smooth, polished, streamlined, skillful, deft, adroit, dexterous, masterly, professional, clever, smart, sharp, shrewd, amateurish, clumsy, inexpert, glib, smooth, fluent, plausible, neat, pat, superficial, disingenuous, insincere, performative, specious, meretricious, shallow, profound, thoughtful, shiny, glossy, shining, sleek, smooth, silky, silken, oiled, Brylcreemed, slippery, slithery, wet, greasy, oily, icy, glassy, smooth, slippy, skiddy, lubricious, dry, rough, smooth, sleek, flatten, plaster, grease, oil, gel, smarm, spread, rub, daub, slap, slather, smother, plaster, cream, apply, dab, besmear

"Slick" Example Sentences

1. The mechanic applied some slick oil to the gears.
2. The salesman used slick language to try and close the deal.
3. The floor was slick with spilled oil.
4. His slick answers charmed the audience.
5. The politician gave a slick speech.
6. The car brakes lost traction on the slick road surface.
7. The thief pulled off the robbery with slick precision.
8. His slick moves on the dance floor impressed everyone.
9. He gave a slick performance at the job interview.
10. The banker wore a slick suit and tie.
11. His slick hair was perfectly in place.
12. The road was slick with ice after the snowstorm.
13. The slick talking con man scammed the elderly woman out of her savings.
14. His slick style and charm masked a manipulative personality.
15. The tennis player hit a slick shot down the line.
16. The criminal escaped on the slick streets.
17. The magician performed a slick trick that fooled the audience.
18. The lawyer gave a slick argument that swayed the jury.
19. The used car salesman used slick sales pitches to close the deal.
20. The thief slipped away leaving no tracks on the slick pavement.
21. The bartender poured a slick pint of beer with a perfect head.
22. His slick talk got him out of trouble.
23. The dancer performed a slick sidestep.
24. The escape artist slid out of the slick handcuffs.
25. The runner took the slick curve with ease.
26. The actor gave a slick performance that wowed critics.
27. The talk show host gave a slick introduction.
28. He slid across the slick floor.
29. The oil made the gears run slick and smooth.
30. The boxer threw a slick punch.
31. His slick words had a sinister meaning.
32. The driver had to downshift gears on the slick hill.
33. The criminal left no clues behind, his getaway was so slick.
34. His slick style seemed superficial and shallow.
35. The paint gave the car a slick new finish.
36. The ice made the surface dangerously slick.
37. The politician gave a slick stump speech.
38. The comedian delivered his punchlines with slick timing.
39. The auto mechanic applied grease to make the axles run slick.
40. His slick answer disarmed his critics.
41. She applied body lotion to give her skin a slick feel.
42. The gambler's slick bluff fooled the other players.
43. The vehicle slid on the slick roads.
44. The musician played a slick guitar solo.
45. The auto mechanic applied high temperatures to burn off the slick film on engine parts.
46. The thief made a slick getaway through the crowded marketplace.
47. He poured slick oil into the frying pan.
48. The ice on the road made driving conditions extremely slick.
49. The gambler used his slick charm to win over the dealer.
50. The assassin pulled off the slick hit without leaving any clues.
51. The surfer took off on a slick wave.
52. The magician performed a slick sleight of hand.
53. The board was slick from wax.
54. Her slick response made the interviewer laugh.
55. The batter hit a slick line drive.
56. His slick manner made him seem untrustworthy.
57. The lubricant made the chains run slick and fast.
58. The politician gave a slick speech devoid of substance.
59. The race car driver took the slick corner at breakneck speed.
60. The hallway floor was slick with polish.

Common Phases

1. Slick as a whistle - extremely slick, neat and trim.
2. Slick words - clever, charming or deceitful talk.
3. Slick dealer - a dishonest or shrewd businessman.
4. Slick customer - an experienced, cunning customer.
5. Slick operation - a smooth or efficient procedure.
6. Slick tricks - clever ruses or techniques.
7. Slick talker - a person who is good at persuading others through talk.
8. Slick talk - persuasive or charming talk.
9. Slick operator - a clever and cunning person, especially in business.
10. Slick moves - clever actions or maneuvers.
11. Slick streets - wet and slippery streets.
12. Slick as glass - extremely sleek and smooth.
13. Slick pitch - a persuasive sales argument.
14. Slick surface - a smooth, glossy surface.
15. Slick customer - a cunning shopper who negotiates skillfully.
16. Slick hands - skillful or dexterous hands.
17. Slick moves - clever, stylish or nimble movements.
18. Slick as owl grease - extremely slippery.
19. Slick idea - a clever or ingenious concept.
20. Slick handling - smooth operation or manipulation.