spongy

adjective

ˈspən-jē How to pronounce spongy (audio)
Definition of spongynext
1
as in soft
giving easily to the touch spongy moss covered the ground

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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

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Recent Examples of spongy 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 Their spongy, reddish bark can grow to 2 feet thick. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spongy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spongy
  1. soft
  2. absorbent
  3. floppy
  4. squishy
  5. mushy
Adjective
  • Smaller nonprofit efforts — often faith-based — can also offer a soft landing place, but few exist.
    — Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Most accounts read Qatar's rise as gas turned into money, turned into visibility, a soft-power story with expensive props.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of soft
Adjective
  • Diapers are synonymous with babies, who are born with highly absorbent skin.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • The following selections span the gambit from absorbent coasters to rattan coasters to high-quality pieces that are only occasionally dishwasher-safe—sorry.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026
Definition of absorbent
Adjective
  • The wings need intermediate stiffness (not too rigid, not too floppy), the tail must sit short and close to the body, and the exit angle has to land near 70 degrees.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
  • Symptoms of infant botulism include constipation, a floppy neck and trouble swallowing, the CDC says.
    — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
Definition of floppy
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  • Small in stature but never short on personality, the Luva modular sectional has a squishy texture and a cartoonish shape.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026
  • The wildly popular NeeDoh squishy cubes are often the go-to toy for the trend, despite warnings against heating them on the box.
    — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Definition of squishy
Adjective
  • The Jays have been stuck in the mushy middle for months, a dangerous and difficult place to be.
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 15 July 2026
  • In these areas, petunias won’t grow as well when temperatures fall to 40°F; the plants will darken, turn limp and mushy, and die away with the first hard frost.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
Definition of mushy

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