adj
Uncommon
sprung
spruhng
Sprung (adj) means Fitted with springs, or cushioned by them. Example: “The mattress has a fully sprung interior for extra support.”
adj
1
Fitted with springs, or cushioned by them.
"The mattress has a fully sprung interior for extra support."
2
Slang: hopelessly infatuated with someone.
"He's totally sprung on his new girlfriend."
3
Caught in the act of doing something wrong.
"She got sprung sneaking out after curfew."
How to use sprung
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPast tense of "spring" used as a describing word — can mean cushioned with springs, madly in love, or caught red-handed, depending on context.
When to use it
The "infatuated" and "caught" senses are informal slang.
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- Comparative
- more sprung
- Superlative
- most sprung
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What does “sprung” mean?
The word “sprung” means fitted with springs, or cushioned by them. In plain terms, past tense of "spring" used as a describing word — can mean cushioned with springs, madly in love, or caught red-handed, depending on context.
How do you pronounce “sprung”?
“Sprung” is pronounced spruhng (/spɹʌŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sprung” in a sentence?
Here is “sprung” used in a sentence: “The mattress has a fully sprung interior for extra support.”
What is another word for “sprung”?
Words with a similar meaning to “sprung” include taken and splintered.
What is the opposite of “sprung”?
The opposite of “sprung” — its antonyms — is unsprung.
What part of speech is “sprung”?
“Sprung” is an adjective.
Is “sprung” a common word?
“Sprung” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “sprung” have?
“Sprung” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: fitted with springs, or cushioned by them.
