springier; springiest
1
: having an elastic quality : resilient
green springy wood
2
: having or showing a lively and energetic movement
walks with a springy step
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He walks with a springy step.
pillows made with springy foam that bounces right back
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Molly Higgins, WIRED, 1 Feb. 2025
In September, Union went for her short and springy natural curl texture.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
Hit reset on your hair with shampoos that nix buildup but keeps curls soft, springy, and hydrated.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
The two coil layers gave the mattress a springy feel that made switching sides easy.
—Rachel Tavel, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Springy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/springy. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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springy
adjective
springier; springiest
1
: having an elastic quality
green springy wood
2
: having or showing a lively and energetic movement
walks with a springy step
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