spongy (Meaning)
spongy (s)
easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility
like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed
Synonyms & Antonyms of spongy
spongy Sentence Examples
- The child's spongey cheeks pinched together as they pouted.
- The spongey bread absorbed the butter like a thirsty sponge.
- The ground was so spongy after the rain that it felt like walking on a marshmallow.
- The old man's skin had become spongy and wrinkled with age.
- The spongey cake collapsed under the weight of the frosting.
- The spongey lungs expanded and contracted with every breath.
- The boy's spongey arm was easily bruised by the slightest touch.
- The spongey material of the mattress made it incredibly comfortable to sleep on.
- The spongey plant tissue was filled with air pockets, making it float in water.
- The spongey mushroom felt soft and pliable when squeezed.
FAQs About the word spongy
easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility, like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when com
floppy, mushy,soft, squishy, compressible, fleshy, squooshy, squashy,flabby, doughy
tense, solid, strong, strong, stiff,solid, unyielding, unyielding, sturdy, inelastic
The child's spongey cheeks pinched together as they pouted.
The spongey bread absorbed the butter like a thirsty sponge.
The ground was so spongy after the rain that it felt like walking on a marshmallow.
The old man's skin had become spongy and wrinkled with age.
