slinky
adjective
characterized by or proceeding with slinking or stealthy movements.
slinkiness
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a word derived from
slinky.
Example Sentences
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The Cameron remake did wonders for Jamie Lee Curtis’s reputation for slinkiness, and showed that Arnold Schwarzenegger could in fact pull off sophisticated, grownup comedy.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 27, 2020
Across the giant lofted concrete thoroughfare, the L.A. electro-noise quartet Health found new lanes for their spastic violence in a deep, heavy slinkiness.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2015
In the second segment on Saturday, Maria Kowroski and Adrian Danchig-Waring had the requisite slinkiness to unspool vividly against the brilliant repetitions of the dancers silhouetted behind them.
From New York Times ● Feb. 9, 2015
Martin Olsson and David Hoillet bring the sort of speed and slinkiness the manager seeks, though not yet on a consistent enough basis.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 1, 2011
“The Lazy Song” and “Liquor Store Blues” borrow heavily from roots reggae, and on “Our First Time” Mr. Mars approximates the slinkiness of Sade.
From New York Times ● Oct. 5, 2010
