spongy

(-jē)

adjective spongier, spongiest

  1. of or like a sponge; specif.,
    1. light, soft, and elastic
    2. porous
    3. absorbent
  2. soft and thoroughly soaked with moisture: spongy ground

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See spongy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective spong·i·er, spong·i·est
Resembling a sponge in elasticity, absorbency, or porousness.

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  • spongˈi·ness noun

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