slickest
Hardest to catch
Slickest is the superlative of slick—the smoothest, most polished, or most impressively professional: That's the slickest presentation I've seen all year.
It can also mean the most cunning or deceptively smooth: He's the slickest con artist in the business.
The word carries both admiration and suspicion, depending on context.
Smooth and shiny
- buffedRubbed to shine
- gleamingReflecting light brightly
- lustrousSoftly bright, reflective
- shinyReflecting light smoothly
burnished · lacquered · waxed · varnished · mirrorlike · sleek · sparkling · radiant
Secretly planning wrongdoing
- duplicitousDeliberately deceptive in nature
- underhandedSecretly dishonest or unfair
- shiftySeeming dishonest or evasive
- deceitfulInclined to mislead others
dishonest · sly · scheming · manipulative · cunning · crafty · wily · treacherous
Without roughness or difficulty
- urbaneRefined and courteous
- debonairSophisticated and carefree
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- charmingPleasantly attractive in manner
polished · refined · elegant · dapper · cosmopolitan · worldly · stylish · cool
Practically clever, perceptive
- astuteMentally sharp, discerning
- cunningSly, scheming cleverness
- savvyPractical shrewdness
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
quick-witted · canny · smart · ingenious · witty · perceptive · resourceful · crafty
Covered in slick fat
- oilyCovered in grease
- lubricatedMade slippery for motion
- icyFrozen or unfriendly
- wetSaturated with liquid
slimy · frictionless · soapy · glassy · hydroplaning · aquaplaning · skiddy · treacherous
Highly skilled and authoritative
- virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer
- adeptHighly capable, well-versed
- proficientHaving practiced ability
- accomplishedHighly skilled, expert
dexterous · adroit · expert · talented · nimble · precise · meticulous · artful
glossy
Smooth and shiny
shiny · burnished · lacquered · waxed · varnished · mirrorlike · sleek · sparkling · radiant · shimmering
conniving
Secretly planning wrongdoing
- duplicitousDeliberately deceptive in nature
- underhandedSecretly dishonest or unfair
- shiftySeeming dishonest or evasive
deceitful · dishonest · sly · scheming · manipulative · cunning · crafty · wily · treacherous · sneaky
smooth
Without roughness or difficulty
- urbaneRefined and courteous
- debonairSophisticated and carefree
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
charming · polished · refined · elegant · dapper · cosmopolitan · worldly · stylish · cool · composed
shrewd
Practically clever, perceptive
sharp · quick-witted · canny · smart · ingenious · witty · perceptive · resourceful · crafty · adept
greasy
Covered in slick fat
- oilyCovered in grease
- lubricatedMade slippery for motion
- icyFrozen or unfriendly
wet · slimy · frictionless · soapy · glassy · hydroplaning · aquaplaning · skiddy · treacherous · glazed
masterful
Highly skilled and authoritative
- virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer
- adeptHighly capable, well-versed
- proficientHaving practiced ability
accomplished · dexterous · adroit · expert · talented · nimble · precise · meticulous · artful · polished
- city slickerSavvy metropolitan dweller
- slicked back hair
- slicked backHair smoothed rearward
- slicked downSmoothed flat with product
- rain slickerWaterproof outer garment
- rain-slicked streets