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单词 spongy
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spongy

adjective

ˈspən-jē How to pronounce spongy (audio)
spongier; spongiest
1
: resembling a sponge:
a
: soft and full of cavities
spongy ice
b
: elastic, porous, and absorbent
2
a
: not firm or solid
b
: being in the form of a metallic sponge
spongy iron
3
: moist and soft like a sponge full of water
a spongy moor
sponginess noun

Synonyms

  • flabby
  • mushy
  • pulpy
  • soft
  • squashy
  • squishy
  • squooshy
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Example Sentences

spongy moss covered the ground generously pour the brandy over the cake, which is so spongy that it will absorb most of the liquid
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

spongy

adjective

ˈspən-jē How to pronounce spongy (audio)
spongier; spongiest
: springy and absorbent
spongy ground

Medical Definition

spongy

adjective

ˈspən-jē How to pronounce spongy (audio)
spongier; spongiest
: resembling a sponge
especially : full of cavities : cancellous
spongy bone

spongy

adjective

1
as in soft
giving easily to the touch spongy moss covered the ground

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • absorbent
  • absorbant
  • thirsty
  • bibulous
  • osmotic

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • nonabsorbent
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