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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Whether the look is a satin midi paired with a crisp button-down or a slinky slip styled with a graphic T-shirt, the goal here is to make the material feel effortless—a look that could work just as well at a casual weekend hang as a dream dinner in Paris.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 May 2026
The second single from CONFESSIONS II is a slinky house number that doesn’t make a ton of sense, but that’s OK.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
The polka-dot slip dress Silky, slinky and a little sultry -- this iteration works as well with a denim jacket and chunky sandals or with barely-there heels for a night out.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The breezy material is perfect for keeping cool during the day, yet dressy enough to pair with sandals and a slinky top for an evening out.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 May 2026
The second single from CONFESSIONS II is a slinky house number that doesn’t make a ton of sense, but that’s OK.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
The polka-dot slip dress Silky, slinky and a little sultry -- this iteration works as well with a denim jacket and chunky sandals or with barely-there heels for a night out.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The breezy material is perfect for keeping cool during the day, yet dressy enough to pair with sandals and a slinky top for an evening out.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
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 13 May. 2026.
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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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