Definitions for spongy
ˈspʌn dʒispongy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. spongy, squashy, squishy, spongelikeadjective

   easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility

   "spongy bread"

2. spongy, spongelikeadjective

   like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. spongyadjective

   having the characteristics of a sponge, namely being absorbent, squishy or porous

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Spongyadjective

   Etymology: from sponge.

   1. Soft and full of small interstitial holes.

   The lungs are the most spongy part of the body, and therefore ablest to contract and dilate itself. Francis Bacon, Nat. History.

   A spongy excrescence groweth upon the roots of the lasertree, and upon cedar, very white, light, and friable, called agarick. Francis Bacon, Natural History.

   The body of the tree being very spongy within, though hard without, they easily contrive into canoes. More.

   Into earth’s spungy veins the ocean sinks,
   Those rivers to replenish which he drinks. John Denham.

   Return, unhappy swain!
   The spungy clouds are fill’d with gath’ring rain. Dryden.

   Her bones are all very spongy, and more remarkably those of a wild bird, which flies much, and long together. Nehemiah Grew.

   2. Wet; drenched; soaked; full like a sponge.

   When their drenched natures lie as in a death,
   What cannot you and I perform upon
   Th’ unguarded Duncan? What not put upon
   His spungy officers, who shall bear the guilt. William Shakespeare.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. spongy

   A sponge is a cleaning aid made of soft, porous material. Typically used for cleaning impervious surfaces, sponges are especially good at absorbing water and water-based solutions. Originally made from natural sea sponges, they are most commonly made from synthetic materials today.

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1. spongy

   Spongy generally refers to something that is soft and absorbs liquid easily, similar to the properties of a sponge. This term is often used to describe textures or consistencies, especially in food or body tissues. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that can absorb or take in a lot.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Spongyadjective

   soft, and full of cavities; of an open, loose, pliable texture; as, a spongy excrescence; spongy earth; spongy cake; spongy bones

2. Spongyadjective

   wet; drenched; soaked and soft, like sponge; rainy

3. Spongyadjective

   having the quality of imbibing fluids, like a sponge

How to pronounce spongy?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of spongy in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of spongy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of spongy in a Sentence

1. Jessica Ware:

   ' Spongy moth' is already beginning to appear in media stories and other online resources, which we're excited to see, but we know this name change won't happen overnight.

2. Mely Martinez:

   If you are into salty, sweet, soft, crunchy, spongy mixed all together with a dash of spice, this is for you, yes, this concoction sounds really weird, but it is an explosion of flavors in your mouth.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=spongy
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Spongy
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=spongy
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spongy
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spongy