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Spongy - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Spongy describes something soft, porous, and springy, often able to absorb liquid or return to shape after being pressed. It is commonly used for materials like foam or damp soil.

spongy

/ˈspʌndʒi/ /ˈspʌndʒi/

Definition:

Soft, porous, and compressible like a sponge; light and springy in texture.

Synonyms:

springy, elastic, cushiony, porous

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

hard, solid

Common Collocations:

spongy cake, spongy texture, spongy ground

Derivatives:

sponginess, spongelike

Usage Tips:

Use "spongy" to describe materials that absorb or yield easily to pressure, like foam or damp soil.

Common Phrases:

spongy brain (pathology), spongy mass (descriptive), spongy feel (tactile)

Etymology:

Derived from "sponge," from Latin "spongia" and Greek "spongos," meaning a porous absorbent object.

Examples:

  • 1. The bread had a delightfully spongy texture.
  • 2. She stepped onto the spongy moss in the forest.
  • 3. The mattress was too soft and spongy for his liking.
  • 4. After the rain, the ground felt wet and spongy underfoot.

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