springy

adjective

ˈspriŋ-ē How to pronounce springy (audio)
Definition of springynext
1
as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted pillows made with springy foam that bounces right back

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2
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement walks with a springy step

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How does the adjective springy contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of springy are elastic, flexible, resilient, and supple. While all these words mean "able to endure strain without being permanently injured," springy stresses both the ease with which something yields to pressure and the quickness of its return to original shape.

the cake is done when the top is springy

When is it sensible to use elastic instead of springy?

In some situations, the words elastic and springy are roughly equivalent. However, elastic implies the property of resisting deformation by stretching.

an elastic waistband

When would flexible be a good substitute for springy?

The words flexible and springy can be used in similar contexts, but flexible applies to something which may or may not be resilient or elastic but which can be bent or folded without breaking.

flexible plastic tubing

In what contexts can resilient take the place of springy?

While the synonyms resilient and springy are close in meaning, resilient implies the ability to recover shape quickly when the deforming force or pressure is removed.

a resilient innersole

When is supple a more appropriate choice than springy?

The synonyms supple and springy are sometimes interchangeable, but supple applies to something that can be readily bent, twisted, or folded without any sign of injury.

supple leather

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Recent Examples of springy Always something to be said about a springy presence. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2025 Designed with soft, springy foam and a snug fit, this ultra-light trainer is ideal for long walking days. —Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2025 Julia snuck some matchstick carrots into the potato mixture, then blew my socks off with a punchy, springy topping of feta, mint, dill, and chives. —Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 May 2025 Photograph: Google Photograph: Google There are fresh animations that will feel more responsive, like how swiping a notification away from the notification drawer will feel springy with haptic feedback, and the notifications above and below will react to that action. —Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for springy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for springy
  1. flexible
  2. lively
  3. stretch
  4. energetic
  5. plastic
  6. animated
  7. rubbery
  8. active
Adjective
  • Building Flexibility Into Your Estate Plan Revocable Living Trusts as Your Foundation A revocable living trust can serve as the cornerstone of flexible estate planning.
    — Patti Brennan, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
  • This variety pack of bandages covers every kind of small injury—a total of 280 sheer and clear flexible adhesive bandages in five different sizes and shapes, for small wounds, burns, or even shoe chafing.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • In February, a lively and well-attended protest march took over the streets of downtown McAllen; a news site compared it to a celebration after a high-school-football victory.
    — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 7 July 2025
  • The nightlife scene is surprisingly buzzy, with local favorites such as the Silver Dollar Bar and Saloon and the iconic Million Dollar Cowboy Bar offering live music and a lively crowd.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • According to our expert, washing denim too often breaks down the fibers more quickly and that is especially true if the jeans have any stretch fibers in them, which many of them do.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
  • Sometimes, that means staying and reshaping the role, like carving out a stretch assignment to reignite your learning.
    — Daisy Auger-Domínguez, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Definition of stretch
Adjective
  • Born 12 years apart, videos shared by their mom online show an energetic and happy Izzy Offett and a reserved Wayland Coe through the years.
    — Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 14 July 2025
  • These curious cats are energetic, curious and know their names.
    — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
Definition of energetic
Adjective
  • The bash was aimed at reducing the huge amount of plastic garbage in the oceans.
    — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025
  • Fitting plastic parts, like the phone’s back cover, tended to be done by hand.
    — Verne Kopytoff, Fortune, 5 July 2025
Definition of plastic
Adjective
  • The firm, which was founded three years ago by Julian Jacob, will then focus on transforming other toy brands into animated and live-action series, digital shorts, casual and mobile games, and immersive formats designed for today’s digitally native generation.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 July 2025
  • Martinsen described Arlo as an unusually animated and communicative baby.
    — Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Definition of animated
Adjective
  • There is always an antidote or a rubbery mask to thwart the same evildoers.
    — Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
  • The handle has a rubbery grip and a single red button to open and expand the canopy.
    — Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of rubbery
Adjective
  • State records show that Glass House holds multiple active licenses to grow cannabis.
    — Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
  • These insects have been active since the end of June.
    — Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 12 July 2025
Definition of active

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