adj

spongy

SPUHND-zhee

Spongy (adj) means Soft, absorbent, and full of tiny holes, like a sponge. Example: “The forest floor felt spongy underfoot after all the rain.”

adj

Soft, absorbent, and full of tiny holes, like a sponge.

"The forest floor felt spongy underfoot after all the rain."

"The cake had a light, spongy texture."

How to use spongy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSoft and squishy in the way a sponge is.

Common pairings

spongy ground spongy texture spongy tissue

spongier comparative, spongiest superlative

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Built from "sponge" plus the adjective ending "-y."

What does “spongy” mean?

The word “spongy” means soft, absorbent, and full of tiny holes, like a sponge. In plain terms, soft and squishy in the way a sponge is.

How do you pronounce “spongy”?

“Spongy” is pronounced SPUHND-zhee (/ˈspʌnd͡ʒi/ in IPA).

How do you use “spongy” in a sentence?

Here is “spongy” used in a sentence: “The forest floor felt spongy underfoot after all the rain.”

What part of speech is “spongy”?

“Spongy” is an adjective.