单词	spongy
释义	spongy adjective ˈspən-jē  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 See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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 Recent Examples on the Web In some apartments, floors and ceilings are spongy with rot, so bad that one resident crashed through his kitchen floor in 2019 and had to be extricated by firefighters. Alan Judd, ajc, 13 June 2022 Bold spices, lush sauces and lots of sour and spongy carbs. Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 7 Aug. 2022 But the distinct texture of ground chicken (spongy? Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 5 Aug. 2022 The project’s task force was also responsible for renaming the Lymantria dispar, the spongy moth. New York Times, 27 July 2022 The leader of our expedition, Quaternary geologist Dan Mann, has guided just a dozen people to the spongy terraces north of Lituya Bay in the last 45 years. Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, 18 June 2022 This terrace of spongy ground above the rainforest is home to trees that Dr. Seuss might have dreamed up. Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, 26 June 2022 With intricate, spongy ripples and umbrella tops, some dainty with slender stems, others thick, tan, or red-hued, the sculptural beauty of mushrooms caught the eye of Tyler Akabane early on. Ann Trieger Kurland, BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2022 Bringing wood from home can spread eggs of spongy moths or other pests. Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing spongy spongy parenchyma spongy moth spongy parenchyma spongy moth Kids Definition spongy adjective ˈspən-jē  spongier; spongiest : springy and absorbent spongy ground Medical Definition spongy adjective ˈspən-jē  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 See More 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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