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SPRINGY
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Irregular inflected forms: springier , springiest
I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of movements) light and confidently active
Example:
he walked away with a springy step
Classified under:
Similar:
active (full of activity or engaged in continuous activity)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Elastic; rebounds readily
Example:
springy turf
Synonyms:
bouncy; live; lively; resilient; springy
Classified under:
Similar:
elastic (capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy)
Derivation:
springiness (the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length)
