bouncy

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bouncy

The child plays with a bouncy red ball in the garden.

Definition
  1. 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.
bouncy

The child plays with a bouncy red ball in the garden.

Adjective
  1. marked by lively action
    • a bouncing gait
    • bouncy tunes
    • the peppy and interesting talk
    • a spirited dance
  2. elastic; rebounds readily
    • clean bouncy hair
    • a lively tennis ball
    • as resilient as seasoned hickory
    • springy turf