bouncily

adverb

bounc·​i·​ly ˈbau̇n(t)-sə-lē How to pronounce bouncily (audio)
Synonyms of bouncilynext
: with verve : jauntily, springily

Word History

Etymology

bouncy + -ly

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“Bouncily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bouncily. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.

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