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Definition of springy

springy

/ˈsprɪŋ.i/
spring · y

Adverb:springily
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springy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Able to return quickly to an original shape or position after being pressed, stretched, or bent; elastic and resilient.

Example

"The thick moss formed a soft, springy carpet beneath our hiking boots."


2

Light, energetic, and buoyant in movement or stride.

Example

"After hearing the good news, she walked down the hallway with a springy step."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the noun 'spring' (from Old English 'springan', meaning to leap or bound) combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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