springy

adjective

ˈspriŋ-ē How to pronounce springy (audio)
Definition of springynext
1
as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted pillows made with springy foam that bounces right back

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2
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement walks with a springy step

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How does the adjective springy contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of springy are elastic, flexible, resilient, and supple. While all these words mean "able to endure strain without being permanently injured," springy stresses both the ease with which something yields to pressure and the quickness of its return to original shape.

the cake is done when the top is springy

When is it sensible to use elastic instead of springy?

In some situations, the words elastic and springy are roughly equivalent. However, elastic implies the property of resisting deformation by stretching.

an elastic waistband

When would flexible be a good substitute for springy?

The words flexible and springy can be used in similar contexts, but flexible applies to something which may or may not be resilient or elastic but which can be bent or folded without breaking.

flexible plastic tubing

In what contexts can resilient take the place of springy?

While the synonyms resilient and springy are close in meaning, resilient implies the ability to recover shape quickly when the deforming force or pressure is removed.

a resilient innersole

When is supple a more appropriate choice than springy?

The synonyms supple and springy are sometimes interchangeable, but supple applies to something that can be readily bent, twisted, or folded without any sign of injury.

supple leather

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Recent Examples of springy Knead the dough until smooth and springy, about five minutes. —Randy Graham, Orange County Register, 18 Feb. 2025 Shilpa loves cake, so what better time to introduce her incredibly springy, tender, and flavorful Pistachio Bundt Cake recipe! —Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025 While most Dutch ovens are either round or oval, this unique one is shaped like a flower, which gives it a fresh, springy flair. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025 The counter: The springy lineman led the Aggies with 39 pressures last season and then wowed at the combine with a 4.59 40-yard dash and 40-inch vertical jump. —Ben Standig, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for springy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for springy
  1. flexible
  2. lively
  3. stretch
  4. energetic
  5. plastic
  6. animated
  7. rubbery
  8. active
Adjective
  • The device uses microneedles and flexible wiring to capture neural signals just beneath the skin, enhancing signal quality while minimizing invasiveness.
    — Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Want a new career that’s higher-paying, more flexible or fulfilling?
    — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • Panelists had been carefully chosen and the moderators ensured lively debates took place.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • To introduce persimmon in a balanced way, Bassford recommends incorporating the color into decorative touches like wallpaper, upholstery, or bedding for a lively yet harmonious effect.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • But farther up Doheny, a black sea of stretch limos and town cars flowed in and out of another, bigger, more raucous post-Oscar blowout still in full swing.
    — Scott Huver, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Additionally, Korkmaz said stretch fabrics are making a strong comeback, reminiscent of the early 2000s, but reimagined with current technology.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of stretch
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  • The energy rises as the wrestler and the rapper take energetic strides and bounce to the ring.
    — Shaheem Reid, Variety, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The rest of the evening was largely an energetic affair that oscillated between sincere appreciation and light humor, the latter of which began for co-host and winner Gold early in the event.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of energetic
Adjective
  • Use a breathable paper or mesh bag, not plastic, to store your hyacinth bulbs.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
  • In South Broward County, Gladys Vasquez of Miramar clutches a plastic grocery bag and says the contents continue to cost more, listing foods like cheese and yogurt.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of plastic
Adjective
  • Katt also lent his voice to the animated The Get Along Gang in the mid-1980s, and in Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords.
    — Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
  • In the brief animated video graphic shared to Perry’s Instagram, the expedition’s logo comes into frame, against a starry sky.
    — Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of animated
Adjective
  • Overworking the pancake batter leads to tough, rubbery pancakes.
    — Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
  • It's made worse by a shallow, rubbery typing feel—keystrokes are quiet but uncomfortable.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 10 Feb. 2025
Definition of rubbery
Adjective
  • Redshirt freshman Kaleb Annett was the most active quarterback on the day, throwing for 77 yards and a touchdown on a 6-for-10 throwing performance.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2025
  • The 1880s were the most active decade for U.S. hurricane landfalls on record.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Definition of active

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