BOUNCY Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

bouncy

adjective

ˈbau̇n(t)-sē

Definition of bouncy

as in flexible

able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted bouncy seat cushions

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as in joyful

joyously unrestrained unsurprisingly, the bouncy talk show hostess was a cheerleader in high school

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Recent Examples of bouncy Niacinamide brightens and balances, while collagen, squalane, and adenosine work together to contribute to a hydrated, bouncier-looking complexion. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026 The sebum-mimicking lipid offers anti-inflammatory and moisturizing benefits, too, for a younger-looking, bouncier complexion. — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 1 July 2026 The 70,000-square-foot Slick City Action Park offers a variety of indoor slides, jungle gyms, and semi-bouncy floor air courts in Woodbridge, Virginia. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026 As well as Carrick, step forward Liam Rosenior (Chelsea), David Moyes (Everton), Unai Emery (Aston Villa) and Gary O’Neil (Bournemouth) as the bounciest of new managers since the start of the 2021-22 season. — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bouncy

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Adjective

One degree with flexible hours for mid-level professionals is now under the new limits.

— Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
The aim is to create digital assets that are flexible enough to be used over and over in lots of different ways, whether in movies, video games, advertising, or interactive projects.

— Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

Like many of Levi’s best-selling styles, they’re made from 100-percent cotton and have a non-stretch fit.

— Iman Balagam, InStyle, 26 June 2026
The halter dress was crafted with stretch silk with a sleek column silhouette complemented by a halter neckline and an open back.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 June 2026

Definition of stretch

Adjective

The country’s massive celebrations have made international headlines, with videos of exuberant fans rocking cars and even buses going viral.

— Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Across the Bay Area, plenty of events are planned to accommodate the swarms of exuberant fans gathering to experience the hype, even without any game tickets.

— Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Definition of exuberant

Adjective

The strips are piled high in plastic bins, sprawled over tables and fed underneath bobbing needles.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Furthermore, the National Onion Association advises against storing onions with potatoes (onions emit ethylene gas, which will cause potatoes to ripen) or other produce that releases moisture and storing them in plastic bags.

— Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

Definition of plastic

Adjective

Paired with bubbly disco grooves and chant-along choruses, the band became gay icons overnight.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
While Minetree delivers a charming performance, capturing Elle's bubbly optimism and mannerisms, the show largely fails to add meaningful depth and truly enrich one of pop culture's most enduring heroines.

— Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of bubbly

Adjective

The river has pushed away even the most resilient, leaving behind 22 people who live in Kaskaskia, according to the census.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
The nation that leads in secure artificial intelligence, trusted cloud computing, resilient critical infrastructure, quantum technologies and digital innovation will define much of the twenty-first century economy.

— Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of resilient

Adjective

Johnson and his colleagues are now arguing that the formation of continents on Earth was caused largely by an intense, sustained barrage of asteroid impacts that kept the early crust hot and thin enough to make buoyant continents possible.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 5 July 2026
But estimate-beating earnings reports and buoyant guidance—which the 1990s tech bubble lacked—haven’t been enough to sustain bullishness as investors start to doubt whether profits will come in as strong as expected.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 July 2026

Definition of buoyant

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