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
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The dancers wore slinky costumes.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
The slinky wide-leg sweatpants — actually made of a polyester blend — come with a lightweight sleeveless top that’s ruched on the sides.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
The star stepped out in a slinky white gown, matching fur coat and Chanel purse.
07 of 17
Demi Moore
Ahead of her Golden Globe win, Demi Moore attended the Palm Springs International Film Festival in a black velvet suit.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Elle Fanning Elle Fanning continued the theme of the leopard print from her Balmain gown on the red carpet to a slinky vintage Dior dress at the after party.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Slinky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slinky. Accessed 21 Jan. 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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