slinkier; slinkiest
1
: characterized by slinking : stealthily quiet
slinky movements
2
: sleek and sinuous in movement or outline
especially
: following the lines of the figure in a gracefully flowing manner
a slinky evening gown
Examples of slinky in a Sentence
The dancers wore slinky costumes.
Recent Examples on the Web
Made of a nylon/spandex blend, the outer material feels buttery soft but also slightly slinky, similar to suede or velvet.
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Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2024
The slinky sweater dress comes in 10 colors, including beige, black, navy, white, light blue, and wine red.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2024
As Raymond’s wife and accomplice in his games of control, her slinky seductiveness hides a cunning beneath her wide-eyed sexuality.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 18 May 2024
One perfect example: The slinky metal chaise lounge in the main salon by Italian designer Franco Poli.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 17 May 2024
For the Monday, April 8 event, Ballerini wore a slinky red David Koma dress with lace paneling and a sheer skirt with Effy jewelry.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
Anderson looked chic in a slinky, silver chain link party skirt with an oversize white boyfriend-style button-down shirt featuring an asymmetrical collar and extra large cuffs.
—Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Her night out in London for Victoria Beckham's birthday bash was made complete with a slinky black dress that featured sheer lace panels.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
Equally slinky and smoldering was the film’s director, Gerwig, in Gucci, also courtesy of Welch, at the Academy Awards.
—Carol McColgin, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Mar. 2024
Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2024
The slinky sweater dress comes in 10 colors, including beige, black, navy, white, light blue, and wine red.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2024
As Raymond’s wife and accomplice in his games of control, her slinky seductiveness hides a cunning beneath her wide-eyed sexuality.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 18 May 2024
One perfect example: The slinky metal chaise lounge in the main salon by Italian designer Franco Poli.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 17 May 2024
For the Monday, April 8 event, Ballerini wore a slinky red David Koma dress with lace paneling and a sheer skirt with Effy jewelry.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
Anderson looked chic in a slinky, silver chain link party skirt with an oversize white boyfriend-style button-down shirt featuring an asymmetrical collar and extra large cuffs.
—Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Her night out in London for Victoria Beckham's birthday bash was made complete with a slinky black dress that featured sheer lace panels.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
Equally slinky and smoldering was the film’s director, Gerwig, in Gucci, also courtesy of Welch, at the Academy Awards.
—Carol McColgin, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Slinky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slinky. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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slinky
adjective
slinkier; slinkiest
1
: sneakily quiet
slinky movements
2
: following the lines of the figure in a gracefully flowing manner
slinky dresses
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