Spongy: meaning, definitions and examples

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spongy

[ ˈspʌndʒi ]

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texture

Having a soft, porous texture that is full of small holes or spaces.

Synonyms

absorbent, porous, soft

Examples of usage

The spongy bread soaked up the soup quickly.
The spongy moss absorbed the rainwater effectively.

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biology

Resembling or having the characteristics of a sponge, especially in being soft, porous, and elastic.

Synonyms

elastic, porous, soft

Examples of usage

The spongy tissue in the lungs allows for gas exchange.
The spongy texture of the mushroom is ideal for absorbing flavors in cooking.

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feeling

Feeling soft, springy, and full of give when pressed.

Synonyms

cushiony, soft, springy

Examples of usage

The mattress had a spongy feel to it.
The spongy foam cushion provided comfort and support.

Translations

Translations of the word "spongy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esponjoso

🇮🇳 स्पंजी (spanjī)

🇩🇪 schwammig

🇮🇩 berserabut

🇺🇦 губчастий

🇵🇱 gąbczasty

🇯🇵 スポンジー (suponjī)

🇫🇷 spongieux

🇪🇸 esponjoso

🇹🇷 süngerimsi

🇰🇷 스펀지 같은 (seupeonji gateun)

🇸🇦 إسفنجي (isfanjī)

🇨🇿 houbovitý

🇸🇰 hubovitý

🇨🇳 海绵状的 (hǎimián zhuàng de)

🇸🇮 gobasti

🇮🇸 svampur

🇰🇿 губкалы (gubkaly)

🇬🇪 სპონჯი (sponji)

🇦🇿 süngərsayağı

🇲🇽 esponjoso

Word origin

The word 'spongy' originated from the Middle English word 'spongie', which came from the Old French 'espongeux'. The term ultimately derives from the Latin 'spongia', meaning 'sponge'. The adjective 'spongy' has been used in English since the 14th century to describe something soft, porous, and absorbent, much like a sponge.