SPRINGY

springy

(adjective) (of movements) light and confidently active; “he walked away with a springy step”

bouncy, live, lively, resilient, springy

(adjective) elastic; rebounds readily; “clean bouncy hair”; “a lively tennis ball”; “as resilient as seasoned hickory”; “springy turf”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

springy (comparative springier, superlative springiest)

That returns rapidly to its original form (as a spring does) after being bent, compressed, stretched, etc.

Lively; bouncy.

Characteristic of the spring season.

Synonyms

• (that returns to its original form): bouncy, elastic, resilient

• (lively): bouncy, jaunty, energetic, vigorous

• (characteristic of spring): springlike, mild

Antonyms

• unspringy

Anagrams

• pryings, spy ring

Source: Wiktionary

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Spring"y, a. [Compar. Springier; superl. Springiest.] Etym: [From Spring.]

1. Resembling, having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a spring; elastic; as, springy steel; a springy step. Though her little frame was slight, it was firm and springy. Sir W. Scott.

2. Abounding with springs or fountains; wet; spongy; as, springy land.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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