Associations to the word «Spongy»

Wiktionary

SPONGY, adjective. Having the characteristics of a sponge, namely being absorbent, squishy or porous.
SPONGY, adjective. Wet; drenched; soaked and soft, like sponge; rainy.

Dictionary definition

SPONGY, adjective. Easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility; "spongy bread".
SPONGY, adjective. Like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed.

Wise words

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Nathaniel Hawthorne