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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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2025
The brand rolls out constant of-the-moment arrivals—slinky slip dresses, limited edition T-shirts, slouchy overcoats, fluffy ballet flats, and balaclavas among them.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2025
Bad news for fans of strutting and slinky black dresses.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2025
Soft black There are cotton briefs, and then there’s slinky black lingerie from La Perla.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 4 Dec. 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 21 Dec. 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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