Definition of SPRINGY

springy

Adjective Satellite

  • elastic; rebounds readily
    • "springy turf"
  • (of movements) light and confidently active
    • "he walked away with a springy step"

Adj

  • That returns rapidly to its original form (as a spring does) after being bent, compressed, stretched, etc.
  • Lively; bouncy.
  • Characteristic of the spring season.
  • Of land, having many springs (of water).

Adjective

  • Resilient; able to spring back quickly after being compressed.

Examples

  • Her Scrabble strategy was springy, adapting to every unexpected tile draw with ease.
  • The soft peat was springy under her feet.

Origin / Etymology

From spring + -y.

Antonyms

unspringy

Scrabble Score: 13

springy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
springy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
springy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

springy: valid Words With Friends Word