SPONGY


Meaning of SPONGY in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' sp ə n-j ē

Function: adjective

Inflected Form: spong · i · er ; -est

Date: 14th century

1 : resembling a sponge: a : soft and full of cavities < spongy ice> b : elastic, porous, and absorbent

2 a : not firm or solid b : being in the form of a metallic sponge < spongy iron>

3 : moist and soft like a sponge full of water <a spongy moor>

– spong · i · ness noun

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