springy

springy

adj \ˈspriŋ-ē\

spring·i·erspring·i·est

Definition of SPRINGY

1

: having an elastic quality : resilient <green springy wood>

2

: having or showing a lively and energetic movement <walks with a springy step>

— spring·i·ly \ˈspriŋ-ə-lē\ adverb

— spring·i·ness \ˈspriŋ-ē-nəs\ noun

Examples of SPRINGY

1. He walks with a springy step.
2. <pillows made with springy foam that bounces right back>

First Known Use of SPRINGY

1660

Related to SPRINGY

Synonyms: bouncy, flexible, resilient, rubberlike, rubbery, elastic, stretch, stretchable, stretchy, supple, whippy

Antonyms: inelastic, inflexible, nonelastic, rigid, stiff

Related Words: adaptable, ductile, kneadable, malleable, moldable, plastic, pliable, pliant; limber, lissome (also lissom), lithe, lithesome, willowy

Near Antonyms: compact, firm, hard, solid, unyielding; brittle, crisp, crumbly, flaky (also flakey), friable, short

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Rhymes with SPRINGY

clingy, dinghy, stringy, swingy, wingy, zingy