# spongy

/ˈspəndʒi/ (US) · /spˈʌndʒi/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/spongy
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

soft and full of tiny holes that soak up liquid, like a kitchen sponge. You use it for things that feel soft and springy when you press them.

For teachers: having a soft, porous and elastic texture that absorbs liquid easily and gives slightly under pressure.

## Examples

- The old mattress feels soft and spongy.
- The forest floor feels spongy under your boots after days of heavy rain.
- The abandoned tennis court had turned spongy with moss, each step sinking slightly into the damp, green surface.

## Antonyms

hard, firm

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