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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Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
Gillian and Sally love slamming margaritas and wear slinky low-rise skirts.
—Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
Dion wore a slinky black gown with an asymmetrical cut at the shoulder, a dramatic choker around her neck and her hair pulled back in a bun.
—Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
Between the peppy colors and slinky silhouettes, A-listers embraced warm weather dressing—meaning, no bulky coats or knitwear here!
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Slinky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slinky. Accessed 17 Nov. 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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