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slick vs shine

shine vs slick

slick and shine both are nouns.

slick is an adjective but shine is not an adjective.

slick and shine both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
slick Yes Yes Yes No
shine Yes No Yes No
As verbs, shine is a hypernym of slick; that is, shine is a word with a broader meaning than slick:
  • slick: make slick or smooth
  • shine: make (a surface) shine
Other hypernyms of slick include polish, smooth, smoothen.
slick (noun) shine (noun)
a trowel used to make a surface slick the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
a film of oil or garbage floating on top of water
a slippery smoothness
a magazine printed on good quality paper
slick (adjective) shine (adjective)
marked by skill in deception
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; being of a smooth, soft and lustrous quality, resembling silk
having only superficial plausibility
made slick by e.g. ice or grease
superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject
slick (verb) shine (verb)
give a smooth and glossy appearance make (a surface) shine
make slick or smooth experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
be shiny, as if wet
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
be distinguished or eminent
be clear and obvious
emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
be bright by reflecting or casting light
throw or flash the light of (a lamp)
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