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slinky Synonyms

Another word for slinky

Choosing another word for slinky depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

(especially of a woman's garment) Fitting closely and gracefully to the contours of the body.

Usage Example

"The actress wore a form-fitting silver gown to the film premiere."

Strongest
form-fitting
figure-hugging
close-fitting
Strong
clinging
clingy
sleek

• adjective (Context 2)

Moving in a smooth, sinuous, and graceful or stealthy manner.

Usage Example

"The cat walked across the garden wall with a slow, sinuous stride."

Strongest
sinuous
Strong
graceful
lithe
supple
feline
stealthy

Opposites of slinky

The opposite of slinky shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

baggy
loose
clumsy
shapeless
ungainly
frumpy
stiff
awkward
See all opposites of slinky

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Slinky. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/slinky
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