The difference between Slinky and Willowy

When used as adjectives, slinky means furtive, stealthy or catlike, whereas willowy means resembling a willow.


Slinky is also noun with the meaning: a three-dimensional curve — a spiral wound around a helix.

check bellow for the other definitions of Slinky and Willowy

  1. Slinky as an adjective:

    Furtive, stealthy or catlike.

  2. Slinky as an adjective (Northumbria, dated):

    Thin; lank; lean.

  3. Slinky as an adjective:

    Of a garment: close-fitting; clingy.

  1. Slinky as a noun (mathematics):

    A three-dimensional curve — a spiral wound around a helix.

  1. Willowy as an adjective:

    Resembling a willow.

  2. Willowy as an adjective (of a person):

    Tall, slender and graceful.

  3. Willowy as an adjective (of a place):

    Having willow trees.