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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The groove is shoulder-shaking robo-funk with occasional bits of slinky Chic guitar.
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Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2024
Carpenter’s slinky, form-fitting number featured a metallic finish embellished with crystal beads, and mint green lace that outlined her torso.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 18 June 2024
Thoughts of her cascade through his head like the slinky keys and drums descending on the hook.
—Dylan Green, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2024
New York City's impressive overall showing on the list comes as little surprise—the city is the unofficial capital of the craft cocktail movement, with a litany of bars known for their inventive drinks and slinky settings.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 May 2023
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Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2024
Carpenter’s slinky, form-fitting number featured a metallic finish embellished with crystal beads, and mint green lace that outlined her torso.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 18 June 2024
Thoughts of her cascade through his head like the slinky keys and drums descending on the hook.
—Dylan Green, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2024
New York City's impressive overall showing on the list comes as little surprise—the city is the unofficial capital of the craft cocktail movement, with a litany of bars known for their inventive drinks and slinky settings.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 May 2023
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“Slinky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slinky. Accessed 2 Jul. 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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