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Definition of slickness

slickness

/ˈslɪk.nəs/
slick · ness
Adverb:slickly
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Adjective:slick
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slickness Lexical Profile

slickness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of having a smooth, glossy, or slippery surface.

Example

"The sudden freezing rain created a dangerous slickness on the highway."

2

Effortless skill, polish, and cleverness in execution or presentation, sometimes suggesting superficiality or deceit.

Example

"While critics praised the technical slickness of the commercial, some felt it lacked genuine emotion."

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• Rhymes for slickness

• Nearby Words

slicker
slickhead
slickly
slickness
slidable
slide
slider

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Slickness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/slickness
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