springy

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

Synonyms of springy

• 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

He walks with a springy step.

pillows made with springy foam that bounces right back

Recent Examples on the Web

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Her athletic talents were focused on flipping barefoot above a springy gym floor, hopefully working towards a gymnastics scholarship to her hometown Louisiana State University. —Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026

These primarily serve a practical function, providing springy cushioning—but at the same time, the pillars are also a visual design element, giving the shoes a kind of elegant wedge heel without sacrificing their sporty aesthetic. —Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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