spongy | Definition of spongy

Synonyms and Antonyms of spongy

1 giving easily to the touch

spongy moss covered the ground

Synonyms of spongy

flabby, mushy, pulpy, soft, squashy, squishy, squooshy

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droopy, flaccid, floppy, lank, limp, slack, yielding

bendable, compressible, crushable, elastic, flexible, kneadable, malleable, pliable, pliant, resilient, supple, willowy, workable

Near Antonyms of spongy

inelastic, inflexible, rigid, stiff, tense, unbending, unyielding

resistant, sound, strong, sturdy, tough

case-hardened, crush-proof, hardened, indurated, stiffened, tempered

compacted, compressed, condensed

adamantine, rock, rocklike

sturdy, substantial

Antonyms of spongy

firm, hard, solid

2 able to soak up liquids especially readily

generously pour the brandy over the cake, which is so spongy that it will absorb most of the liquid

Synonyms of spongy

absorbent (also absorbant), bibulous, thirsty

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Antonyms of spongy