bouncing
9 synonyms and 1 antonym for bouncing, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Full of health and energy, especially describing a baby.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Full of health and energy, especially describing a baby.
“They welcomed a bouncing baby boy in March.”
Opposites
2. noun
The action of springing up and down repeatedly.
“All that bouncing on the bed finally broke the frame.”
How to use bouncing
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a bouncing baby
Frequently asked questions
What does “bouncing” mean?
The word “bouncing” means full of health and energy, especially describing a baby. In plain terms, full of health and vigour, or the act of springing repeatedly.
How do you pronounce “bouncing”?
“Bouncing” is pronounced BOWN-sihng (/ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bouncing” in a sentence?
Here is “bouncing” used in a sentence: “They welcomed a bouncing baby boy in March.”
What part of speech is “bouncing”?
Depending on how it is used, “bouncing” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “bouncing” a common word?
“Bouncing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bouncing” have?
“Bouncing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: full of health and energy, especially describing a baby.
What is the difference between "bouncing" and "bouncy"?
"Bouncing" as an adjective typically describes health and vigor, as in a bouncing baby, while "bouncy" describes something that springs or rebounds easily, like a bouncy ball. "Bouncing" can also be a noun describing the action of springing up and down repeatedly.
What does it mean when a check is described as "bouncing"?
Informally, a check that is "bouncing" is one that fails to clear due to insufficient funds, a usage distinct from the core sense of bouncing as springing up and down or describing a healthy baby.
