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bounciest

 

[ ˈbaʊnsiɛst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical property

Bounciest refers to the quality of being able to bounce or spring back after being compressed or impacted. This term is often used to describe objects that have a high elasticity or resilience, such as balls or springs. In informal contexts, it can also refer to a person who is lively and energetic. The term is a superlative form of 'bouncy,' indicating that something exhibits the greatest degree of bounce compared to others in the same category.

Synonyms

elastic, energetic, resilient, springy, vivacious

Examples of usage

  • The bounciest ball in the store is the one made of rubber.
  • She has the bounciest personality that lights up the room.
  • The children loved playing with the bounciest toys at the birthday party.
  • This trampoline is the bounciest I've ever tried!

Translations

Translations of the word "bounciest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais saltitante

🇮🇳 सबसे उछालदार

🇩🇪 am meisten federnd

🇮🇩 paling melenting

🇺🇦 найпружніший

🇵🇱 najbardziej sprężysty

🇯🇵 最も弾む

🇫🇷 le plus rebondissant

🇪🇸 el más rebotador

🇹🇷 en çok zıplayan

🇰🇷 가장 튕기는

🇸🇦 الأكثر قفزًا

🇨🇿 nejvíce skákací

🇸🇰 najviac skáčúci

🇨🇳 最弹跳的

🇸🇮 najbolj poskočen

🇮🇸 mest hoppandi

🇰🇿 ең секіргіш

🇬🇪 ყველაზე გადახტომადი

🇦🇿 ən sıçrayışlı

🇲🇽 el más rebotador

Etymology

The word 'bounciest' is derived from the base adjective 'bouncy,' which itself originates from the verb 'bounce.' The term 'bounce' has its roots in Middle English 'bouncen,' which comes from the Old French 'boncer,' meaning to strike or hit. The evolution of the word reflects the concept of an object returning to its original shape after being deformed. The suffix '-iest' is added to adjectives to form the superlative, indicating the highest degree of the quality described. As toys, sporting goods, and other elastic items became more popular in modern culture, terms like 'bouncy' and 'bounciest' gained prominence in everyday language, often used in both literal and figurative senses.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,540, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.