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springy
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spring·y  (sprng)
adj. spring·i·er, spring·i·est
1. Marked by resilience; elastic.
2. Abounding in freshwater springs.

springi·ly adv.
springi·ness n.

springy
Adjective
[springier, springiest] (of an object) having the quality of returning to its original shape after being pressed or pulled
springiness n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.springy - elastic; rebounds readily; "clean bouncy hair"; "a lively tennis ball"; "as resilient as seasoned hickory"; "springy turf"
elastic - capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy; "an elastic band"; "a youthful and elastic walk"
2.springy - (of movements) light and confidently active; "he walked away with a springy step"
active - full of activity or engaged in continuous activity; "an active seaport"; "an active bond market"; "an active account"

springy
Translations
springy [ˈsprɪŋɪ] adjelástico; [grass] → mullido
springy [ˈsprɪŋɪ] adjélastique, souple
springy [ˈsprɪŋɪ] spring adjfedernd;
(mattress) → weich gefedert
springy [ˈsprɪŋɪ] adjelastico/a


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