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.
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Last week, Williams astonished her Instagram followers with a slimmed down appearance, posing in front of a mirror in a black slinky long skirt and crop top.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
This assortment spans models suited for the tiniest chihuahua to English mastiffs, the slinkiest cat to the most massive maine coons—all of them durable, comfy, and equipped to satisfy your pet’s desire to snuggle.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
Honestly, the choices are staggering, from lightweight linen minis and flowy maxis for last-minute getaways or destination weddings to slinky slips for date nights and versatile milkmaid styles for transitional dressing.
—Esther Newman, Refinery29, 12 Aug. 2025
The slinky, shimmering dress felt bridal, a possible hint at a silhouette or style to come from Gomez, who is reportedly getting married in September.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2025
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
This assortment spans models suited for the tiniest chihuahua to English mastiffs, the slinkiest cat to the most massive maine coons—all of them durable, comfy, and equipped to satisfy your pet’s desire to snuggle.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
Honestly, the choices are staggering, from lightweight linen minis and flowy maxis for last-minute getaways or destination weddings to slinky slips for date nights and versatile milkmaid styles for transitional dressing.
—Esther Newman, Refinery29, 12 Aug. 2025
The slinky, shimmering dress felt bridal, a possible hint at a silhouette or style to come from Gomez, who is reportedly getting married in September.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for slinky
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“Slinky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slinky. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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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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