Springy (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Elastic; rebounds readily; "clean bouncy hair"; "a lively tennis ball"; "as resilient as seasoned hickory"; "springy turf".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The new trampoline has a springy surface that makes it fun to jump on.
- The hair care product promised to give users clean, springy hair that bounces with every step.
- The tennis ball was still springy and full of bounce after months of use.
- The gymnast's springy muscles allowed her to jump high and land softly on the mat.
- The park's springy turf made it an ideal place for kids to play tag and run around.
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Meaning 2
(of movements) light and confidently active; "he walked away with a springy step".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She danced across the stage with a springy gait, her feet barely touching the floor.
- The children ran through the park with springy steps, their laughter and shouts filling the air.
- After a good night's sleep, he woke up feeling refreshed and walked out of the room with a springy stride.
- The gymnast landed from her routine with a springy jump, her body bouncing up from the mat.
- The young deer pranced through the meadow with a springy leap, its legs barely touching the ground.