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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So when the slinky Jaguar C-X75 wowed crowds at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, and was later heralded as a seven-figure rival to the Porsche 918 Spyder, supercar collectors plunked down deposits anticipating the addition of a quick kitty to their garages.
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Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 5 July 2024
Enter: cool yet casual sneakers to wear with dresses—from slinky slips to floral frocks.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 1 July 2024
For her big night, McAdams hit the red carpet in style, wearing a slinky black-and-white satin slip dress.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 16 June 2024
Keep in Mind: The texture has a slightly slinky feeling that may not be right for everyone.
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Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 5 July 2024
Enter: cool yet casual sneakers to wear with dresses—from slinky slips to floral frocks.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 1 July 2024
For her big night, McAdams hit the red carpet in style, wearing a slinky black-and-white satin slip dress.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 16 June 2024
Keep in Mind: The texture has a slightly slinky feeling that may not be right for everyone.
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2024
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 15 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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