Springy

Springy
Springy Spring"y (-[y^]), a. [Compar. {Springier} (-[i^]*[~e]r); superl. {Springiest}.] [From {Spring}.] 1. Resembling, having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a spring; elastic; as, springy steel; a springy step. [1913 Webster]

Though her little frame was slight, it was firm and springy. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]

2. Abounding with springs or fountains; wet; spongy; as, springy land. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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  • springy — [spriŋ′ē] adj. springier, springiest 1. having spring; elastic, resilient, etc. 2. having many springs of water springily adv. springiness n …   English World dictionary

  • springy — UK [ˈsprɪŋɪ] / US adjective Word forms springy : adjective springy comparative springier superlative springiest 1) something that is springy quickly gets its original shape again after you stop pressing it or walking on it 2) if you walk with a… …   English dictionary

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  • springy — adjective (springier; est) Date: 1660 1. having an elastic quality ; resilient < green springy wood > 2. having or showing a lively and energetic movement < walks with a springy step > Synonyms: see elastic • springily …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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