sleek

/sliːk/adj
Middle School
1

Having an even, smooth surface; smooth

2

Glossy.

3

Not rough or harsh.

4

Slim and streamlined; not plump, thick, or stocky.

5

Healthy, well-fed and well-groomed; in good condition.

6

Dated form of slick (“convincing but untrustworthy”).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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