spongy

spongy

adjective \ˈspən-jē\

spong·i·erspong·i·est

Definition of SPONGY

1

: resembling a sponge:

a : soft and full of cavities <spongy ice>

b : elastic, porous, and absorbent

2

a : not firm or solid

b : being in the form of a metallic sponge <spongy iron>

3

: moist and soft like a sponge full of water <a spongy moor>

— spong·i·ness noun

Examples of SPONGY

1. <spongy moss covered the ground>
2. <generously pour the brandy over the cake, which is so spongy that it will absorb most of the liquid>

First Known Use of SPONGY

14th century

Related to SPONGY

Synonyms

flabby, mushy, pulpy, soft, squashy, squishy, squooshy

Antonyms

firm, hard, solid

Related Words

doughy, fleshy; droopy, flaccid, floppy, lank, limp, slack, yielding; bendable, compressible, crushable, elastic, flexible, kneadable, malleable, pliable, pliant, resilient, supple, willowy, workable; airy, light

Near Antonyms

inelastic, inflexible, rigid, stiff, tense, unbending, unyielding; resistant, sound, strong, sturdy, tough; case-hardened, crush-proof, hardened, indurated, stiffened, tempered; compacted, compressed, condensed; adamantine, rock, rocklike; sturdy, substantial

Rhymes with SPONGY

grungy

spongy

adjective \ˈspən-jē\   (Medical Dictionary)

spong·i·erspong·i·est

Medical Definition of SPONGY

: resembling a sponge; especially : full of cavities : cancellous <spongy bone>

—spong·i·ness noun