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springy - 3 dictionary results

spring⋅y

[spring-ee]
–adjective, spring⋅i⋅er, spring⋅i⋅est.
1. characterized by spring or elasticity; flexible; resilient: He walks with a springy step.
2. (of land) abounding in or having springs of water.

Origin:
1585–95; spring + -y 1


spring⋅i⋅ly, adverb
spring⋅i⋅ness, noun


1. buoyant, bouncy; youthful.
spring·y   (sprĭng'ē)   
adj.   spring·i·er, spring·i·est
  1. Marked by resilience; elastic.
  2. Abounding in freshwater springs.
spring'i·ly adv., spring'i·ness n.

Springy

Spring"y\, a. [Compar. Springier; superl. Springiest.] [From Spring.]

1. Resembling, having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a spring; elastic; as, springy steel; a springy step.

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

2. Abounding with springs or fountains; wet; spongy; as, springy land.
Language Translation for : springy
Italian: elastico,
German: elastisch,
Japanese: 弾力がある
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