springy
/'spriɳi/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Elastic and resilient: Having the ability to return to its original shape after being stretched, compressed, or bent. It describes a material's physical property.
- Light and bouncy in movement: Describing a step, walk, or movement that is energetic, light, and confident, often with a slight bounce.
Examples of Usage
- Describing a material:
- The mattress was firm yet springy, providing excellent support.
- She walked across the springy turf of the football field.
- Describing a movement or step:
- Despite his age, he had a springy, energetic walk.
- The gymnast landed with a springy rebound.
Advanced Usage
- "springy to the touch": Having a resilient, bouncy feel when touched or pressed.
- The new sofa cushions were pleasantly springy to the touch.
- "springy in one's step": Exhibiting a lively, energetic, and confident manner of walking.
- After the good news, there was a new springy quality in her step.
Variants and Related Words
- Spring (verb): To move or jump suddenly or rapidly upward or forward.
- Springiness (noun): The quality of being springy; elasticity or bounce.
- The springiness of the trampoline made it fun for the kids.
Synonyms
- Elastic: Capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression.
- Resilient: Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions; in a physical sense, returning to shape.
- Bouncy: Tending to bounce; elastic and lively.
- Flexible: Capable of bending easily without breaking.
Antonyms
- Rigid: Unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible.
- Stiff: Not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid.
- Inelastic: Lacking elasticity; not springy.
Adjective
- (of movements) light and confidently active
- he walked away with a springy step
- elastic; rebounds readily
- clean bouncy hair
- a lively tennis ball
- as resilient as seasoned hickory
- springy turf