SPONGY Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

spongy

adjective

ˈspən-jē

Definition of spongy

as in soft

giving easily to the touch spongy moss covered the ground

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in absorbent

able to soak up liquids especially readily generously pour the brandy over the cake, which is so spongy that it will absorb most of the liquid

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

nonabsorbent

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Recent Examples of spongy Skip a fork and eat your meal with the spongy injera provided for scooping up bites. — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026 Malva pudding, a warm spongy cake soaked in a cream and butter sauce served with a warm custard, is often served as dessert. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Slice the zucchini in half and scrape out the spongy center with the seeds using a sharp paring knife or a grapefruit spoon. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026 The slices are slick and spongy, and the turkey tastes canned. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spongy

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Adjective

Bronwyn’s mother, Muzzy, who was lambasted all of last season for being cold and arguably cruel to her daughter, is notably softer in her first scene back — though the bob is as cunty as ever.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
During our time there, we were treated to a three-course chef’s tasting menu that was a paean to the summer; think a profusion of tomatoes, stone fruit, local soft cheeses, and edible flowers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of soft

Adjective

However, highly absorbent fibers like wool may become damaged, so check your manufacturer’s care instructions.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026
The absorbent cork protects your surfaces and satisfyingly slides down the table when someone needs a reminder.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of absorbent

Adjective

Now, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have translated that exact squishy, decentralized magic into a microscopic computing innovation.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
The piece questions the company's focus on alternative earnings metrics excluding amortization and its squishy customer retention.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of squishy

Adjective

The apple pieces cook up nice and tender without becoming mushy, adding bright and tart pops of fresh fruit flavor throughout the scone.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
Delicate Vegetables Tender vegetables like asparagus and spinach lose their texture and flavor after hours in the slow cooker, turning mushy, muted, and underwhelming.

— Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of mushy

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