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 With nine different colors to choose from, adding a splash of sunny yellow, calming blue, or springy sage green to your space is so simple. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025 Don't get too springy yet — winter weather is coming for many Americans this weekend. —Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025 The bright blue is also springy and sweet for Easter. —Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025 If there's a beloved family dish that must grace table, feel free to add it to this springy lineup featuring a quiche (pictured), hearty pasta bake, and deviled eggs, of course! —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 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
  • After all, supportive sneakers for walking through a city, flexible pants for long-haul flights, and versatile pieces that can be worn multiple times throughout a trip are essentials on any packing list.
    — Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
  • Despite its grandeur, over the centuries the palace proved to be a flexible structure, capable of accommodating additions, splits, partitions, changes of ownership and use.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • In lieu of bunking in the 4,000-square-foot Lord House, built in 1962 just off of Mulholland Drive, rent it out by the hour and host a lively pool party.
    — Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2025
  • Thus began a lively rivalry with Lee, who quickly learned Clemens possesses a killer serve.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • All season long, New York has struggled to contain stretch bigs.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025
  • Made with a stretch cotton French terry material, the half-zip is soft on the inside while maintaining its chic, cropped exterior.
    — Madison Yauger, People.com, 10 May 2025
Definition of stretch
Adjective
  • Host Jennifer Lopez opened the show with an energetic dance number to a medley that included a mashup of songs by Beyoncé, Eilish, Shaboozey, Chappell Roan and more.
    — Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
  • Rod Stewart, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award, closed out the evening with an energetic performance.
    — Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 26 May 2025
Definition of energetic
Adjective
  • Moreover, these plastic threads less than 5 millimeters long, are released in billions with every laundry cycle.
    — Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
  • Inside the cozy cockpit, leather, burl wood, and side curtains with sliding plastic windows take the driver back many decades to a time when radios were an optional nuisance—all that mattered was the vehicle and the road.
    — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
Definition of plastic
Adjective
  • Moreover, an animated Predator movie called Predator: Killer of Killers is coming to Hulu this summer.
    — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 1 June 2025
  • Even with Bailey singing her lovestruck heart out, Rob Marshall's redo doesn't make the same refreshing splash as the 1989 animated classic but gets points for trying with a more logical narrative.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Definition of animated
Adjective
  • An art exhibit in San Francisco examines the profound side of these rubbery joy-blobs, from nostalgia to personal reflection to emotional longing.
    — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
  • This futuristic-looking pod on legs has a rubbery bottom for litter, a weight detector that sets off the cleaning cycle a few minutes after your cat has done its business, and a slide-out tray in the bottom.
    — Molly Higgins, Wired News, 9 May 2025
Definition of rubbery
Adjective
  • Moreover, for active and retired military members, a 10% military discount is available year-round.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 26 May 2025
  • Today, Meta employs 74,000 employees despite having 3.3 billion monthly active users.
    — Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Definition of active

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