Main Entry: spongy

Pronunciation: \ˈspən-jē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): spong·i·er; spong·i·est

Date: 14th century

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