spongier; spongiest
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2
a
: not firm or solid
b
: being in the form of a metallic sponge
spongy iron
3
: moist and soft like a sponge full of water
a spongy moor
sponginess
noun
Examples of spongy in a Sentence
spongy moss covered the ground
generously pour the brandy over the cake, which is so spongy that it will absorb most of the liquid
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
This typically perfect baby sheet cake (the flavors change seasonally) is too spongy and dry in this iteration.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Feb. 2026
If the grass seems unusually soft or spongy, this can also indicate a slow leak underground.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Some pitches played fine, but others felt spongy or jumpy and drew criticism from players.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for spongy
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“Spongy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spongy. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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spongy
adjective
spongier; spongiest
: resembling a sponge in appearance or in ability to absorb : soft and full of holes or moisture
sponginess
noun
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