spongier; spongiest
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2
a
: not firm or solid
b
: being in the form of a metallic sponge
spongy iron
3
: moist and soft like a sponge full of water
a spongy moor
sponginess
noun
Examples of spongy in a Sentence
spongy moss covered the ground
generously pour the brandy over the cake, which is so spongy that it will absorb most of the liquid
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The dough is too spongy, and the whole thing just doesn’t come together the way a great Neapolitan pizza should.
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Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
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—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2025
What Does Bone Marrow Look Like? Bone marrow is the spongy cellular material within the bone cavities.
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Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
However, it was repeatedly noted that the finished pancakes were very spongy.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2025
What Does Bone Marrow Look Like? Bone marrow is the spongy cellular material within the bone cavities.
—Gagandeep Brar, Verywell Health, 14 Feb. 2025
The ground was covered in a spongy synthetic mat, according to Rocky Merz at the Cincinnati Parks Department.
—Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for spongy
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“Spongy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spongy. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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spongy
adjective
spongier; spongiest
: resembling a sponge in appearance or in ability to absorb : soft and full of holes or moisture
sponginess
noun
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