How to Use bouncy in a Sentence

bouncy

adjective
  • The cut looks fresh and modern, and her hair looks bouncy and full.
    — Rosemary Donahue, Allure, 3 July 2017
  • Keep the layers below the chin so curls don't get too bouncy.
    — Sharlyn Pierre, Allure, 22 Sep. 2017
  • But this time, her bob is bigger and bouncier than ever.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
  • There was no discoloration, and my hair stayed shiny and bouncy for days.
    — Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 22 June 2017
  • Our tester’s curls were more defined and bouncier after the first wash.
    — Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 14 Jan. 2024
  • When dried, our hair felt a lot softer and looked bouncier and more refreshed.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024
  • In the heel, a thin plate sits atop Nike’s bouncy React foam.
    — Marc Bain, Quartz, 5 Feb. 2020
  • Your hair will look soft and bouncy and smell lightly like a banana milkshake.
    — Kathleen Hou, The Cut, 30 Aug. 2017
  • The cut is bouncy, laidback and perfect to soundtrack the warm days to come.
    — Cydney Lee, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Cuthbert’s hair, which was tied into two bouncy space buns atop her head, was streaked with pink and teal.
    — Terry Nguyen, Washington Post, 22 July 2019
  • Fans seemed to prefer the lighter, bouncier feel of the second album.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2024
  • Now, more than 40 years later, her curls are as bouncy as ever.
    — Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024
  • After 30 minutes or so, my hair looks bouncy and lively again.
    — Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, 6 Sep. 2017
  • But art alters as times change, and this show now seems less bouncy, more hollow and more queasy than intended.
    — Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2017
  • What holds more promise than a lighter, bouncier, sexier new model?
    — Jonathan Beverly, Outside, 26 Dec. 2025
  • For a bouncier, more luxurious feel, such as in a bedroom, use a thicker one.
    — Kevin Brasler, Washington Post, 9 July 2019
  • Secure with a bobby pin overnight, and gently release each in the morning for big and bouncy ringlets.
    — Glamour, 14 May 2019
  • But before that tender finish, Murray vamped it up with bouncy knee bends and a dusty croon.
    — Piet Levy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2018
  • Our stylists agree that a blunt bob is the ultimate choice for faking a fuller, bouncier appearance on thin hair.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The cushions will stay bouncy thanks to sinuous springs that prevent sagging over time.
    — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
  • After all, the chin-skimming cut is the perfect length to give you the bounciest hairstyle of your dreams.
    — Karli Bendlin, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
  • The core of the midsole is made of ultra-light, ultra-soft, bouncy Pebax foam.
    — Outside Run Editors, Outside Online, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Sydney Sweeney paired her lacy white bra with bouncy Hollywood curls and bright red nails.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
  • What makes these shoes special is their soft, lightweight midsole that’s designed to make steps feel a little bouncier.
    — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 26 June 2026
  • The lightweight gel sinks in fast, plays nicely with every skin type, and leaves your face looking smoother, bouncier, and just plain dewier.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Jan. 2026
  • With large soft curls, this hair is usually not coarse to the touch, and springs are bouncy and full of life even when minimally styled.
    — Sabina Wizemann, Good Housekeeping, 8 Sep. 2023
  • There was applause when Jeter strolled in to bouncy jazz playing on a pleasant evening with the outfield windows open.
    — Craig Davis, Sun-Sentinel.com, 20 Dec. 2017
  • There's nothing like the smooth, bouncy feeling of your hair after a professional blowout.
    — Melanie Yates, Woman's Day, 23 Feb. 2015
  • The firm, but bouncy porous bread helps soak up the cheese, said executive chef Meghan Levins.
    — Savannah Eadens, The Courier-Journal, 26 Aug. 2019
  • The cushions are bouncy and covered in a fade-resistant material, and when not in use, the chair folds to save space.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026

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