spongy

adjective

ˈspən-jē How to pronounce spongy (audio)
Definition of spongynext
1
as in soft
giving easily to the touch spongy moss covered the ground

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2
as in absorbent
able to soak up liquids especially readily generously pour the brandy over the cake, which is so spongy that it will absorb most of the liquid

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Recent Examples of spongy The touchpads have a smooth, satiny finish that's so much nicer under the thumb, the triggers have smooth tension that doesn't feel remotely spongy, and the permanently attached rear buttons are nice and clicky. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026 The spongy underside of the cap has pores—rather than gills as seen in Agaricales mushrooms such as shiitake and portobello—which are the openings to tubes through which spores exit the mushroom. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026 The savory crepe, wrapped in paper, is a walkable handheld, its delicate, lightly spongy batter of mung bean flower fused with an egg that’s cracked on top, then spread, ensuring both come in every delicious bite. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026 Earlier movie versions have managed the story’s most frightening moments with the limited technology available at the time—much plastic and spongy stuff; monsters in process shots looming over little men; papier-mâché boulders flung from hilltops. — David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for spongy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spongy
  1. soft
  2. absorbent
  3. floppy
  4. squishy
  5. mushy
Adjective
  • Play soft music to drown out fireworks blasts and give your pet something to do, like putting treats inside an interactive toy, to keep them calm and happy.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • This relaxed pick is incredibly soft, really cute, and surprisingly easy to style.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026
Definition of soft
Adjective
  • The German brand designs the thin sole from real, soft leather, and its breathable, absorbent material keeps feet from getting sweaty.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Bluetooth Speaker Deal The Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen drops rugged, portable audio into your beach gear by wrapping a clear high-fidelity speaker array inside a shock-absorbent silicone body.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026
Definition of absorbent
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  • So pack that sunscreen, toss a floppy hat into your weekend bag, and get ready to sip fruity drinks with tiny umbrellas.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Dogs of all shapes and sizes entered the gates of Citi Field Thursday night with wagging tails, floppy ears and plenty of Mets gear.
    — Christina Cardona, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Definition of floppy
Adjective
  • Kim Staggs had just picked up her 13-year-old daughter, Natalee, from her grandparents' house when a squishy toy that had mistakenly been left inside a hot car exploded.
    — Josh Taylor, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • Wallis’ record is squishy in the way his former boss Chad Mayes was, which is no doubt necessitated by the nature of a purple district.
    — Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 19 June 2026
Definition of squishy
Adjective
  • The Best Way To Store Half A Tomato The best way to store half a tomato is to keep the cut side protected while limiting excess moisture that can make your tomato mushy faster.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
  • This is partly because DeGette is not exactly a mushy moderate.
    — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026
Definition of mushy

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