slinky
adjective
ˈsliŋ-kē 
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
slinkily
ˈsliŋ-kə-lē
adverb slinkiness
ˈsliŋ-kē-nəs
noun 
Example Sentences
The dancers wore slinky costumes.
Recent Examples on the Web Bass-baritone Richard Ollarsaba (Escamillo) introduced some vocal richness; his eye patch, man bun and slinky suit also supplied some danger. 
Heidi Waleson, WSJ, 16 Aug. 2022 That’s when 2022 me, in a slinky black dress, collided with 1992 me, in flannel and Docs. Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2022 Silky dresses and slinky skirts bring a sultry ease to dressing up for a night out. Christopher Ross, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022 Activities like cycling, barre, and dance need medium support, while low-impact workouts like yoga and pilates are fine with slinky, light-support bras. Sarah Madaus, SELF, 18 Aug. 2022 Spring 2023 lineup featured high-glam dresses with crystal embellishments, slinky satin miniskirts, and sheer maxis made to show off underthings (or nothing at all). Lauren Caruso, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Aug. 2022 Take this slinky knit dress out for casual brunch with friends, or dress it up with heels and statement earrings on date night. Sam Peters, Good Housekeeping, 10 Aug. 2022 Alexia Admor Frankie Cowl Neck Slit Dress Upgrade your go-to LBD with this slinky midi for 68 percent off. Claudia Fisher, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2022 The incredible achievement reinforced the Italian carmaker’s larger-than-life legend, which accompanied slinky form with focused function. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2022 See More
Heidi Waleson, WSJ, 16 Aug. 2022 That’s when 2022 me, in a slinky black dress, collided with 1992 me, in flannel and Docs. Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2022 Silky dresses and slinky skirts bring a sultry ease to dressing up for a night out. Christopher Ross, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022 Activities like cycling, barre, and dance need medium support, while low-impact workouts like yoga and pilates are fine with slinky, light-support bras. Sarah Madaus, SELF, 18 Aug. 2022 Spring 2023 lineup featured high-glam dresses with crystal embellishments, slinky satin miniskirts, and sheer maxis made to show off underthings (or nothing at all). Lauren Caruso, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Aug. 2022 Take this slinky knit dress out for casual brunch with friends, or dress it up with heels and statement earrings on date night. Sam Peters, Good Housekeeping, 10 Aug. 2022 Alexia Admor Frankie Cowl Neck Slit Dress Upgrade your go-to LBD with this slinky midi for 68 percent off. Claudia Fisher, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2022 The incredible achievement reinforced the Italian carmaker’s larger-than-life legend, which accompanied slinky form with focused function. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1