[spongy] adj spong.i.er ; -est (14c) 1: resembling a sponge: a: soft and full of cavities "~ ice" b: elastic, porous, and absorbent
2. a: not firm or solid b: being in the form of a metallic sponge "~ iron"
3: moist and soft like a sponge full of water "a ~ moor" -- spong.i.ness n