# slinky

/ˈsɫɪŋki/ (US) · /slˈɪŋki/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/slinky
Updated: 2026-10-17

## Definition

moving in a smooth and graceful way, like a cat. You also use it for tight clothes that show the shape of the body.

For teachers: moving with smooth, sinuous grace or clinging closely to the body so that its shape is emphasized. Often describes feline movement, dancers, or close-fitting garments made of soft, flowing fabric.

## Examples

- She wears a slinky black dress to parties.
- The cat makes a slinky move across the fence before it jumps into the garden.
- Under the low light, the dancer's slinky motion across the stage held the crowd still, each step flowing into the next without a break.

## Synonyms

graceful, smooth, fluid, elegant, tight

## Antonyms

clumsy, awkward, stiff, loose

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