ˈspənjē, -ji adjective
( -er/-est )
Etymology: sponge (I) + -y
1. : having the consistency of a sponge : being soft and full of cavities
spongy ice
spongy lava
: being elastic, porous, and absorbent
spongy earth
spongy cheese
spongy roots
2. : lacking in strength and solidity : not firm or solid
spongy area in an iron casting
spongy wood
spongy action of a steering gear
cities suggest jittery nerves and spongy flesh — A.W.Long
3. : moist and soft like a sponge full of water : saturated , soggy
spongy clouds
spongy moor