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
  • For decades, the Mexican government has tried building bridges, a soft-power initiative known as acercamiento — or coming together — with its rising global diaspora.
    — Alfredo Corchado, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • Rather than using her robust vocals, Jihyo wanted to complement Shenseea’s, opting for a softer, more soulful tone.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of soft
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  • The German brand designs the thin sole from real, soft leather, and its breathable, absorbent material keeps feet from getting sweaty.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Bluetooth Speaker Deal The Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen drops rugged, portable audio into your beach gear by wrapping a clear high-fidelity speaker array inside a shock-absorbent silicone body.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026
Definition of absorbent
Adjective
  • So pack that sunscreen, toss a floppy hat into your weekend bag, and get ready to sip fruity drinks with tiny umbrellas.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Dogs of all shapes and sizes entered the gates of Citi Field Thursday night with wagging tails, floppy ears and plenty of Mets gear.
    — Christina Cardona, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Definition of floppy
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  • 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
  • There’s the initial crunch, then your teeth sink into a wonderfully soft and squishy focaccia.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of squishy
Adjective
  • One day, after scavenging a trunk full of bananas threatening to go mushy, Tubbs drove them over to Food Not Bombs, an anti-capitalist soup kitchen founded upon the anarchist principle of mutual aid.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
  • The same goes for a sour or off-smell, a soft or mushy texture, discoloration, or mold growth.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
Definition of mushy

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