BOUNCY Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

bouncy

adjective

ˈbau̇n(t)-sē

Definition of bouncy

as in flexible

able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted bouncy seat cushions

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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

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Adjective

The water-rich, flexible gel made from biotech fascinated her.

— Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Gloves combine heavy-duty heat resistance with a flexible, comfortable fit for grilling, smoking, cooking and handling hot equipment.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

As in much of Europe, tourism is a sensitive subject, so knowing the unwritten rules (and even a bit of the local language, Euskera) will help avoid misunderstandings and unlock the city’s joyful, trademark love of the table.

— Marti Buckley, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
Homecoming’s joyful coming-of-age story jettisons some of the old clichés (no one needed to see Uncle Ben’s death again) while still maintaining the personal elements that make Spidey so moving.

— EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of joyful

Adjective

This pick stands out thanks to its non-stretch cotton fabric, which maintains its shape throughout the day.

— Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
In any case, Mahomes has taken pre-stretch snaps under center and also had seven-on-seven passes begin with that same setup.

— Jesse Newell, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Definition of stretch

Adjective

Food does matter in Tony, especially in the exuberant sequence where Tony and the chef and half the town take advantage of a run of striped bass and afterward eat some fish cooked on a fire on the beach.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
In other words, exuberant call buying is driving the VIX higher.

— Oliver Renick, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of exuberant

Adjective

Nerheim noted the store receipts indicated the purchase of acid, coveralls, goggles, gloves, plastic sheeting, saw blades, bleach and garbage bags.

— Barbara Vitello, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Because they’re designed to fit the plastic bubble of their packaging, this scale isn’t always consistent.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Definition of plastic

Adjective

One of the most charming performances in a show that has many of them comes from Bo Bragason as Oona, a bubbly lesbian flirt whose mom has jetted off to India, leaving her in charge of her little sister (Mabel Strachan) and their houseboat.

— Judy Berman, Time, 4 Aug. 2026
The national chain is recognized for its diverse customizable drink menu and bubbly customer service.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of bubbly

Adjective

Forterra provides the autonomous capabilities that enable distributed, mission-aware, and resilient military operations in contested environments.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
Investing in overall lawn health can help homeowners cultivate a more resilient lawn fit to withstand extreme weather.

— Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of resilient

Adjective

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
Dough should be very smooth and slightly tacky with a soft, buoyant texture.

— Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of buoyant

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