bouncy

adjective

ˈbau̇n(t)-sē How to pronounce bouncy (audio)
Definition of bouncynext
1
as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted bouncy seat cushions

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2
as in joyful
joyously unrestrained unsurprisingly, the bouncy talk show hostess was a cheerleader in high school

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Recent Examples of bouncy Police in Waco, Texas, found themselves in an unusually bouncy pursuit to recapture a runaway kangaroo. — Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 28 May 2026 The cushions will stay bouncy thanks to sinuous springs that prevent sagging over time. — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026 When the pressure is reduced, the gas expands inside the foam to create bubbles or cells that give the foam its lighter, bouncier properties. — Kieran Alger, Wired News, 23 Apr. 2026 The cushions are bouncy and covered in a fade-resistant material, and when not in use, the chair folds to save space. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bouncy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouncy
  1. flexible
  2. joyful
  3. stretch
  4. exuberant
  5. plastic
  6. bubbly
  7. resilient
  8. buoyant
Adjective
  • The technicians melted pellets to roll out flexible films for food packaging, like a bag for baby carrots.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The company also reports that its approach can reduce costs by 50 percent to 65 percent compared with conventional boatbuilding, highlighting the potential for faster and more flexible USV manufacturing.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of flexible
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  • Rather than install a conventional luxury department-store anchor, Fontainebleau chose a retailer built around ease and joyful discovery.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Four years have passed in joyful ways— Wouldst stay those old times dear?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of joyful
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  • Currently, this spandex is produced in South Korea, China, India and Turkey, and adding Brazil will provide a new Western Hemisphere sourcing option for these stretch fibers.
    — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • This pick stands out thanks to its non-stretch cotton fabric, which maintains its shape throughout the day.
    — Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of stretch
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  • Corey Holland, Kamarie’s father, said his daughter was an exuberant 5-year-old who loved princesses and made people laugh.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • This means a skeptic who fought the crowd by sitting out the exuberant, bear-gutting rally of late-2020 to late-2021 was redeemed and granted an allotment of bragging rights (which expired almost immediately).
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of exuberant
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  • According to police sources, some bodies laid in plastic bags on gurneys while others were on shelves alongside miscellaneous equipment like spray cans and cardboard boxes.
    — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Most vegetables can be stored in plastic bags in the refrigerator, with the exception of bulbs like onions and garlic, potatoes, and tomatoes.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of plastic
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  • Fresh lemon juice cuts through the sweetness, while a crown of sparkling wine lifts the pour into a crisp, bubbly finish.
    — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The other is a bubbly substance scientists believe is secreted to smother small predators and/or wash them out of the shell.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of bubbly
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  • Mice with activated Ddah1+ neurons were more resilient than mice without the neurons when exposed to a drug that caused overactivation of the sympathetic nervous system.
    — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Second-quarter results from Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd showed that demand remains resilient despite tariffs, geopolitical turmoil and higher energy costs, with both carriers benefiting from the increasing container prices.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of resilient
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  • Her lively cast, led by a buoyant Ella Rubin, bounce off each other in a remote, gorgeous, lakeside setting on which the show’s entire story pivots.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Sperm whales take their naps by first diving down a bit before the buoyant head turns toward the surface; by sinking tail-first to a depth of roughly 8 meters; or by slowly ascending to the surface after a deep dive (over 200 meters).
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
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