Springy: meaning, definitions and examples
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springy
[ ˈsprɪŋi ]
feeling
Having a bouncy or elastic quality, like a spring.
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Examples of usage
- The mattress was so springy that it felt like sleeping on a cloud.
- Her curly hair was so springy that it bounced with every step she took.
texture
Having a firm yet yielding texture.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The springy texture of the bread made it perfect for sandwiches.
- The springy resistance of the exercise band provided a good workout.
mechanical
A device, typically a metal coil, that can be pressed or pulled but returns to its original shape.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The springy in the pen allowed it to retract when not in use.
- The springy in the trampoline provided the bounce for the jumpers.
Translations
Translations of the word "springy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 elástico
🇮🇳 लचीला
🇩🇪 elastisch
🇮🇩 elastis
🇺🇦 пружний
🇵🇱 sprężysty
🇯🇵 弾力のある
🇫🇷 élastique
🇪🇸 elástico
🇹🇷 elastik
🇰🇷 탄력 있는
🇸🇦 مرن
🇨🇿 pružný
🇸🇰 pružný
🇨🇳 有弹性的
🇸🇮 elastičen
🇮🇸 teygjanlegur
🇰🇿 серпімді
🇬🇪 ელასტიური
🇦🇿 elastik
🇲🇽 elástico
Word origin
The term 'springy' originated from the Old English word 'springan', meaning 'to leap, burst forth, fly up, come into being, arise'. Over time, the word evolved to describe the qualities of bounce, elasticity, and resilience that we associate with springs today. The concept of something being 'springy' has been used metaphorically to describe various qualities in both physical and abstract contexts.
See also: offspring, spring, springer, springiness, springtime.