— springily , adv. — springiness , n.
/spring"ee/ , adj., springier, springiest .
1. characterized by spring or elasticity; flexible; resilient: He walks with a springy step.
2. (of land) abounding in or having springs of water.
[ 1585-95; SPRING + -Y 1 ]
Syn. 1. buoyant, bouncy; youthful.