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spongelike

/ˈspʌndʒ.laɪk/
sponge · like
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• adjective

1

Resembling a sponge in texture, structure, or appearance; soft, porous, compressible, and highly absorbent.

Example

"Peat moss has a spongelike texture that helps garden soil retain moisture during dry summer months."

2

Capable of taking in or absorbing new information, knowledge, or impressions rapidly and effortlessly.

Example

"Young children possess a spongelike capacity for learning new languages simply by interacting with their peers."

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• Nearby Words

sponge cake
sponge gourd
spongefruit
spongelike
sponger
sponginess
spongy

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spongelike. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spongelike
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