Springy SPRINGY, a. [from spring.] 1. Elastic; possessing the
power of recovering itself when bent or twisted. 2. Having great
elastic power. 3. Having the power to leap; able to leap far.
4. Abounding with springs or fountains; wet; spungy; as springy land.
springy adjective (springier; -est)
Date: 1660 1. having an elastic quality ;resilient
<green springy wood> 2. having or showing a lively and
energetic movement <walks with a springy step> Synonyms:seeelastic • springilyadverb • springinessnoun
springy adj. (springier, springiest) 1 springing back quickly when squeezed or stretched, elastic. 2 (of movements) as of a springy substance. Derivatives: springily adv.
springiness n.
springy
If something is springy, it returns quickly to its original shape after you press it.
Steam for about 12 mins until the cake is risen and springy to touch in the centre.ADJ
springy
ˈsprɪŋɪ adj. (springier, springiest) 1 springing back quickly
when squeezed or stretched, elastic. 2 (of movements) as of a springy
substance. øøspringily adv. springiness n.
Springy \Spring"y\, a. [Compar. Springier; superl.
Springiest.] [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.
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