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adjective spongier, spongiest

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

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sponginess noun

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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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