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bouncy
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bounc·y  (bouns)
adj. bounc·i·er, bounc·i·est
1. Tending to bounce.
2. Springy; elastic: clean, bouncy hair.
3. Lively; energetic: bouncy tunes.
bounci·ly adv.
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Adj.1.bouncy - elastic; rebounds readily; "clean bouncy hair"; "a lively tennis ball"; "as resilient as seasoned hickory"; "springy turf"
springy, resilient, lively, live
elastic - capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy; "an elastic band"; "a youthful and elastic walk"
2.bouncybouncy - marked by lively action; "a bouncing gait"; "bouncy tunes"; "the peppy and interesting talk"; "a spirited dance"
peppy, spirited, zippy, bouncing
lively - full of life and energy; "a lively discussion"; "lively and attractive parents"; "a lively party"
bouncy
adjective 1. lively, active, enthusiastic, energetic, bubbly, exuberant, irrepressible, ebullient, perky, chirpy (informal) sprightly, vivacious, effervescent, chipper (informal) full of beans (informal) zestful, full of pep (informal) bright-eyed and bushy-tailed << OPPOSITE listless
adjective 2. springy, flexible, elastic, resilient, rubbery, spongy << OPPOSITE flat


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Martins's Burleske, set to Richard Strauss's bouncily Romantic early work Burleske in D Minor for Piano and Orchestra, almost seemed like a Valentine Day's gift to his wife, Darci Kistler, one of the lead dancers.
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