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
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.
• (that returns to its original form): bouncy, elastic, resilient
• (lively): bouncy, jaunty, energetic, vigorous
• (characteristic of spring): springlike, mild
• unspringy
• pryings, spy ring
Source: Wiktionary
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
26 November 2024
(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
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