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