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Synonyms
bouncy, elastic, flexible, resilient, rubberlike, rubbery, stretch, stretchable, stretchy, supple, whippy
Antonyms
inelastic, inflexible, nonelastic, rigid, stiff
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In front of it, the ground was springy, carpeted with a dense layer of pine needles and studded with tufts of grass. — Nicola Twilley, The New Yorker, "A Trailblazing Plan to Fight California Wildfires," 19 Aug. 2019 Because these noodles, which get their English name because of their translucence, are super-light and springy, and gluten-free. — Joe Yonan, The Denver Post, "This quick Korean stir-fry serves up a bounty of fresh-cut vegetables," 13 Aug. 2019 Because these noodles, which get their English name because of their translucence, are super-light and springy, and gluten-free. — Joe Yonan, Washington Post, "This quick Korean stir-fry serves up a bounty of fresh-cut vegetables," 11 Aug. 2019 There’s no one way to wear natural hair, but there is one thing all natural-haired people require—products that leave their curls looking springy and feeling extremely moisturized. — Tiffany Dodson, SELF, "12 Ride-or-Die Products People With Natural Hair Swear By," 19 Aug. 2019 After the first day of the academy on Tuesday, the springy 6-foot-7 wing picked up offers from Washington State and TCU. — Richard Obert, azcentral, "Maxwell Lewis has made hoop detours on way to AZ Compass Prep," 25 July 2019 This traditional 8-inch boot from Thorogood is comfortable enough for a day on your feet in the warehouse, and is made with a fiberglass shank, cushioned footbed, and springy outsole. — Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, "The 10 Best Work Boots for Any Type of Job," 2 Aug. 2019 The 6-foot-10 Motley appeared in 22 games with the Clippers last season while playing on a two-way contract that allowed the springy former Baylor big man to swing back and forth between the Clippers and their G League affiliate, in Ontario. — Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, "Clippers bring back Johnathan Motley and add two others to training camp roster," 26 July 2019 Pour in the wine, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil over medium heat; then reduce the heat and simmer until the fish is just springy to a light, quick touch, 3 to 5 minutes. — Wolfgang Puck, Twin Cities, "Summer sauce: This fish dish highlights the season’s tomato harvest," 24 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'springy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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