sleekness en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English sleek Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English sleekness From sleek + -ness.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The quality of being sleek.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sleeknesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |