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spongy

/ˈspʌn.dʒi/
spon · gy
Adverb:spongily
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spongy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Resembling a sponge in texture or behavior; porous, compressible, and elastic.

Example

"The baker pressed gently on the top of the cake to make sure it had a light, spongy texture."

2

Saturated with water and soft underfoot (especially of ground, turf, or moss).

Example

"After three days of steady rain, the meadow was too spongy for heavy vehicles to cross."

3

Lacking normal firmness or responsiveness when pressed (especially of vehicle brakes or mechanical pedals).

Example

"Because air had entered the hydraulic line, the brake pedal felt dangerously spongy."

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• Rhymes for spongy

• Nearby Words

spongelike
sponger
sponginess
spongy
sponsor
sponsorship
spontaneity

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-16th century, formed in English from the noun 'sponge' (ultimately from Ancient Greek 'spongia') plus the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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