springy

Meanings

• adjective

  Something that is springy is elastic and able to return to its original shape after being pressed or stretched.

  - "The grass underfoot was springy and soft."
  - "The mattress was too springy for a good night's sleep."

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Antonyms

unspringy

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Synonyms

mild , springlike , bouncy , energetic , jaunty , vigorous , bouncy , elastic , resilient

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with springy
minging , clinging , thinging , bling , king , ring , sing , bring , swing , bring , sting , string

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Variants

List of all variants of springy that leads to same result
springier , springiest , springily , springiness , springinesses , springy

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Etymology

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The word 'springy' comes from the Old English word 'springan', meaning 'to jump' or 'to rise'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest rubber band ball is over 11 feet in diameter and weighs over 7,000 pounds.

2. The word 'springy' is also used in the field of geology to describe the elastic behavior of the Earth's crust.

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Related Concepts

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1. elasticity: The ability of a material to return to its original shape after being deformed.

2. resilience: The ability of a material or system to recover from damage or stress.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'springy' has been used to describe the elasticity of grass or the softness of a surface. In music, the term 'springy' is sometimes used to describe a rhythm or melody that is lively and bouncy.

How to Memorize "springy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rubber band being stretched and then released. This will help you remember that something is springy if it can return to its original shape after being deformed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'springy' with the feeling of bouncing on a trampoline or jumping on a bed.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the sentence: 'Springy things spring back, that's what they do.'

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