springier; springiest
1
: having an elastic quality : resilient
green springy wood
2
: having or showing a lively and energetic movement
walks with a springy step
Examples of springy in a Sentence
He walks with a springy step.
pillows made with springy foam that bounces right back
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Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Hoka Mach 6 Make getting from point A to point B comfortable, springy, and stylish with these Hoka sneakers.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
At the top of her career, she became known for those springy, bright blonde curls styled with a deep side-part.
—Anneke Knot, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
Cakes should be evenly colored and springy when pressed with a finger.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Springy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/springy. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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springy
adjective
springier; springiest
1
: having an elastic quality
green springy wood
2
: having or showing a lively and energetic movement
walks with a springy step
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