How to Use springy in a Sentence

springy

adjective
  • He walks with a springy step.
  • If your shrimp are opaque and springy to the touch, they're done.
    Jenny Rosenstratch, Bon Appetit, 19 Mar. 2018
  • The first half of Urban Hang Suite is springy and suave.
    Elias Leight, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2021
  • Pea-and-Mint Stuffed Shells This springy dish is like a cousin to mac and cheese.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 13 July 2023
  • This tart is light and springy, and full of spring flavor.
    Gretchen McKay, sacbee, 9 May 2017
  • Both of us agree the shrimp is sweet and springy and the fried chicken is a why bother.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2022
  • The combo of peas and mint makes this perfect for a springy spread.
    Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 31 Mar. 2020
  • The springy Ighodaro could find a role as a shot-blocker and lob threat off the bench.
    Ben Steele, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2021
  • Underfoot, the ground seemed springy, still moist in spots from the same overnight rain that blocked our view of the moon.
    Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2021
  • The cake is moist and springy and the smooth chocolate frosting is pure velvet.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Don't be fooled by the old-school design, with springy buttons and a black-and-white screen.
    Michael Calore, Wired, 20 Oct. 2020
  • The rubber sole has strong traction, and the springy midsoles add a pep to your step.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 12 July 2023
  • Her springy curls were even glossier than her lips and latex dress.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Satiny skirt outfits came cinched with scrunchy belts that gave a springy feel.
    Washington Post, 16 June 2019
  • Pound dough with mortar and pestle to make a springy paste.
    Chantha Nguon, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2024
  • The springy street food staple comes with a tamarind sauce that’s pungent with cilantro.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Then the first limbs began to fall, light and springy, coming to rest in a shower of twigs.
    New York Times, 27 May 2021
  • There’s still plenty of soft, springy inside to munch through in a scooped bagel.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Plus, the vibrant seafoam hue is the perfect springy pop of color!
    Samantha Jones, womenshealthmag.com, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Meanwhile, the Tree Flyers were lighter and more springy than the Tree Dashers 2.
    PEOPLE.com, 8 July 2022
  • Her makeup was fresh and springy, with bubblegum pink blush and a nude lip.
    Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 4 May 2023
  • These springy, crispy potatoes are still all the rage on TikTok.
    BostonGlobe.com, 2 May 2021
  • The tomatoes should be starting to soften and burst, and the meatballs should look opaque and feel a bit springy to the touch.
    Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, 19 Aug. 2017
  • The tomatoes should be starting to soften and burst, and the meatballs should look opaque and feel a bit springy to the touch.
    Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, 29 Aug. 2017
  • Of course, even a very springy human is not an orangutan.
    Elizabeth Preston, Discover Magazine, 2 Dec. 2016
  • These enchiladas are splashed with a springy cilantro sauce, but ask for a side of mole, too.
    Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 19 June 2018
  • Sauté only a minute or two on each side, until the skin is crisped and the flesh is just springy rather than squashy.
    Janelle Davis, CNN, 25 May 2022
  • The springy coils fall a bit past her shoulders and have a warm brown hue that looks gorgeous on the starlet.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 7 Sep. 2021
  • And it’s made of synthetic leather and has a springy, cushioned feel.
    Gabrielle Hondorp, Popular Mechanics, 17 June 2020
  • The hybrid version with coils at the base instead of foam is, predictably, springier than the foam version, but still isolates motion well.
    Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2024

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