Synonyms of spongy

spongy

adjective

ˈspən-jē 

1

as in soft

giving easily to the touch

spongy moss covered the ground

Synonyms & Similar Words

• soft
• floppy
• squishy
• mushy
• flabby
• pulpy
• compressible
• squashy
• squooshy
• fleshy
• doughy
• limp
• flaccid
• elastic
• flexible
• yielding
• pliable
• pliant
• resilient
• light
• droopy
• malleable
• supple
• slack
• lank
• bendable
• workable
• crushable
• willowy
• airy
• kneadable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• solid
• hard
• firm
• rigid
• stiff
• inelastic
• sound
• sturdy
• unyielding
• inflexible
• strong
• resistant
• tense
• tough
• unbending
• stiffened
• hardened
• indurated
• compacted
• compressed
• tempered
• substantial
• condensed
• rock
• adamantine
• case-hardened
• crush-proof
• rocklike

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• absorbent
• thirsty
• osmotic
• bibulous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonabsorbent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spongy

The spongy underside of the cap has pores—rather than gills as seen in Agaricales mushrooms such as shiitake and portobello—which are the openings to tubes through which spores exit the mushroom. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026

The spongy material is mostly made of air, yet nearly impermeable to both air and liquid. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026

The touchpads have a smooth, satiny finish that's so much nicer under the thumb, the triggers have smooth tension that doesn't feel remotely spongy, and the permanently attached rear buttons are nice and clicky. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026

Soft and spongy, this vibrant yellow cake is pleasantly sweet, with notes of fragrant lemon. — Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026