slinky

adjective

ˈsliŋ-kē

slinkier; slinkiest

: characterized by slinking : stealthily quiet

slinky movements

: sleek and sinuous in movement or outline

especially : following the lines of the figure in a gracefully flowing manner

a slinky evening gown

slinkily

ˈsliŋ-kə-lē

adverb

slinkiness

ˈsliŋ-kē-nəs

noun

Examples of slinky in a Sentence

The dancers wore slinky costumes.

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The song’s slinky modern house beat is destined to soundtrack catwalks for years to come. —

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 See all Example Sentences for slinky