springy

adjective

ˈspriŋ-ē 

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

springily

ˈspriŋ-ə-lē 

adverb

springiness

ˈspriŋ-ē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• bouncy
• elastic
• flexible
• resilient
• rubberlike
• rubbery
• stretch
• stretchable
• stretchy
• supple
• whippy

Choose the Right Synonym for springy

elastic, resilient, springy, flexible, supple mean able to endure strain without being permanently injured.

elastic implies the property of resisting deformation by stretching.

an elastic waistband

resilient implies the ability to recover shape quickly when the deforming force or pressure is removed.

a resilient innersole

springy stresses both the ease with which something yields to pressure and the quickness of its return to original shape.

the cake is done when the top is springy

flexible applies to something which may or may not be resilient or elastic but which can be bent or folded without breaking.

flexible plastic tubing

supple applies to something that can be readily bent, twisted, or folded without any sign of injury.

supple leather

Examples of springy in a Sentence

He walks with a springy step.

pillows made with springy foam that bounces right back

Recent Examples on the Web

The springy swingman is one of the best athletes in league history. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025

Here, a muted chartreuse island blends the sunny side of yellow with the vibrancy of lime green for a bright, springy look. —Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025

The deck feels good, though not as springy or as padded as the Sperax. —Kristin Canning, WIRED, 4 Feb. 2025

That’s because these are designed to help runners zoom along as fast as possible on race day, with a rigid carbon plate inside the shoe that creates a springy platform to drive you forward. —Jennifer Heimlich, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

springy

adjective

ˈspriŋ-ē 

springier; springiest

1

: having an elastic quality

green springy wood

2

: having or showing a lively and energetic movement

walks with a springy step

springily

ˈspriŋ-ə-lē 

adverb

springiness

ˈspriŋ-ē-nəs 

noun