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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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
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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
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 29 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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