Main Entry:

springy

Pronunciation:

\ˈspriŋ-ē\

Function:

adjective

Inflected Form(s):

spring·i·er; spring·i·est

Date:

1660

1 : having an elastic quality : resilient <green springy wood> 2 : having or showing a lively and energetic movement <walks with a springy step>

synonyms see elastic

— spring·i·ly \ˈspriŋ-ə-lē\ adverb

— spring·i·ness \ˈspriŋ-ē-nəs\ noun