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