Spongelike (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility; "spongy bread".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The cloth had a spongelike texture that made it perfect for cleaning up spills.
- The material's spongelike properties allowed it to absorb and retain large amounts of water.
- The scientist developed a new type of gel with spongelike characteristics that could be used in wound dressings.
- The tree's roots had a spongelike ability to absorb and store water, allowing it to survive in dry conditions.
- The engineer designed a new type of filter with spongelike fibers that could remove impurities from contaminated water.