bouncy
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Marked by lively action; energetic and spirited: Describes something that is full of life, vigor, or enthusiasm.
- Elastic; able to rebound or spring back readily: Describes a material or object that is springy and returns to its original shape after being compressed or stretched.
Usage and Examples
- Describing lively action or mood:
- The band played a bouncy tune that got everyone dancing.
- She has a bouncy personality that cheers up the whole room.
- Describing physical elasticity:
- The new tennis ball is very bouncy.
- He loves jumping on the bouncy castle at the fair.
Advanced Usage
- "Bouncy" to describe movement: Can describe a lively, springy way of walking or moving.
- The puppy had a bouncy gait as it ran across the lawn.
- "Bouncy" to describe texture or feel: Often used for hair or surfaces that have a lively, springy quality.
- After using the new conditioner, her hair felt soft and bouncy.
Variants and Related Words
- Bounce (verb/noun): To spring back after hitting a surface; an act of bouncing.
- The ball bounced high.
- Bounciness (noun): The quality of being bouncy.
- The bounciness of the mattress was perfect for his back.
Synonyms
- Lively: Full of life and energy.
- Springy: Able to return to its original shape after being pressed or stretched; elastic.
- Resilient: Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions; also implies elasticity.
- Peppy: Lively and high-spirited.
Antonyms
- Lifeless: Lacking energy or vitality.
- Inelastic: Not elastic; unable to stretch or spring back.
- Flat: Lacking in energy, enthusiasm, or resonance.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "Bouncy castle" (noun): A large inflatable structure for children to jump on.
- The children spent an hour in the bouncy castle.
- "Full of bounce" (idiomatic phrase): Very energetic and lively.
- She woke up feeling full of bounce and ready for the day.
Adjective
- marked by lively action
- a bouncing gait
- bouncy tunes
- the peppy and interesting talk
- a spirited dance
- elastic; rebounds readily
- clean bouncy hair
- a lively tennis ball
- as resilient as seasoned hickory
- springy turf