adj
spongy
SPUHND-zhee
adj
1
Soft, absorbent, and full of tiny holes, like a sponge.
"The forest floor felt spongy underfoot after all the rain."
"The cake had a light, spongy texture."
How to Use Spongy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSoft and squishy in the way a sponge is.
Common pairings
spongy ground
spongy texture
spongy tissue
Word Forms
spongier comparative, spongiest superlative
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Etymology
Built from "sponge" plus the adjective ending "-y."