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
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He walks with a springy step.
pillows made with springy foam that bounces right back
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The stunts start with acrobats somersaulting on a thin strip of springy tape and the highlight comes when a giant orb is lowered from above and suspended in mid-air.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
In front of show attendees which included Lil’ Kim and Tiffany Haddish the designer brought his fans along with him on a dark ride that didn’t feel very springy.
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The material used in planar magnetic drivers is stiff and incredibly springy, producing a sound that’s far nimbler and with exceptionally quick response.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Here are the best types of mattresses for combination sleepers:
Innerspring
Innerspring mattresses are the most responsive thanks to their springy coil systems.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
In front of show attendees which included Lil’ Kim and Tiffany Haddish the designer brought his fans along with him on a dark ride that didn’t feel very springy.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 Sep. 2024
The material used in planar magnetic drivers is stiff and incredibly springy, producing a sound that’s far nimbler and with exceptionally quick response.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Springy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/springy. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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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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