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 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. —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

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