springy

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adjective

ˈspriŋ-ē 

springier; springiest

1

: having an elastic quality : resilient

green springy wood

2

: having or showing a lively and energetic movement

walks with a springy step

springily

ˈspriŋ-ə-lē 

adverb

springiness

ˈspriŋ-ē-nəs 

noun

springiness

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noun

spring·​i·​ness -iŋēnə̇s 

-iŋin-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being springy

Synonyms of springy

Adjective

• flexible
• stretch
• plastic
• rubbery
• resilient
• elastic
• stretchy
• bouncy

Choose the Right Synonym for springy

elastic, resilient, springy, flexible, supple mean able to endure strain without being permanently injured.

elastic implies the property of resisting deformation by stretching.

an elastic waistband

resilient implies the ability to recover shape quickly when the deforming force or pressure is removed.

a resilient innersole

springy stresses both the ease with which something yields to pressure and the quickness of its return to original shape.

the cake is done when the top is springy

flexible applies to something which may or may not be resilient or elastic but which can be bent or folded without breaking.

flexible plastic tubing

supple applies to something that can be readily bent, twisted, or folded without any sign of injury.

supple leather

Examples of springy in a Sentence

Adjective

He walks with a springy step.

pillows made with springy foam that bounces right back

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The springy, resilient and substantive material has a way of surviving consumer wear-and-tear relatively unscathed. —Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 9 June 2026

Made by simply pureeing sauce ingredients together in a blender—peanuts, cilantro, scallions, rice vinegar, and miso—then tossing with springy noodles, this quick side can be enjoyed either at room temp or chilled. —Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026

They’re made with the brand’s Goga Mat insoles, which deliver a springy, responsive feel that minimizes impact on your feet and wards off foot fatigue. —Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026

Beyond nostalgia, these refreshing, oceanic scents are also a wonderful reprieve from the wave of saccharine gourmands (from springy banana scents to decadent vanillas for winter) that dominated #PerfumeTok over the last few years. —Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 3 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1633, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for springy

• dinghy
• stringy

Kids Definition

springy

adjective

ˈspriŋ-ē 

springier; springiest

1

: having an elastic quality

green springy wood

2

: having or showing a lively and energetic movement

walks with a springy step

springily

ˈspriŋ-ə-lē 

adverb

springiness

ˈspriŋ-ē-nəs 

noun