SPONGY Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

spongy

adjective

ˈspən-jē

Definition of spongy

as in soft

giving easily to the touch spongy moss covered the ground

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in absorbent

able to soak up liquids especially readily generously pour the brandy over the cake, which is so spongy that it will absorb most of the liquid

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

nonabsorbent

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Recent Examples of spongy Skip a fork and eat your meal with the spongy injera provided for scooping up bites. — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026 Malva pudding, a warm spongy cake soaked in a cream and butter sauce served with a warm custard, is often served as dessert. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Slice the zucchini in half and scrape out the spongy center with the seeds using a sharp paring knife or a grapefruit spoon. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026 The slices are slick and spongy, and the turkey tastes canned. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spongy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spongy

Adjective

And if your eyes are your favorite feature, play them up with sculptural lashes, a soft smoky eye, or a simple wash of cool-toned eye shadow.

— Loren Savini, Allure, 4 Sep. 2026
The extra-wide band smooths back and sides with a buttery soft fabric for no-chafing comfort.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of soft

Adjective

The absorbent cork protects your surfaces and satisfyingly slides down the table when someone needs a reminder.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026
Shop our favorite high-traffic area rugs for living rooms, plush rugs for bedrooms, absorbent rugs for bathrooms, outdoor rugs for patios, and stain-resistant runners for kitchens that can hold up to spills with ease.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of absorbent

Adjective

Modeling the look in the floor-length mirror of her hotel room, the mom of one paired the look with a floppy white sunhat, shades, and a pair of cream slippers.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 Aug. 2026
The clothes are body-conscious—with the occasional nod to a floppy tradwife sleeve.

— Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of floppy

Adjective

After the massive sales surge in such a short time, the question is how long the squishy boom can continue.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
In her films, Renee is primarily interested in exploring topics of female identity, nature, and sexuality — all things beautiful, ugly, and squishy.

— Brent Lang, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of squishy

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