springy
adjective
characterized by spring or elasticity; flexible; resilient.
springily
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a word derived from
springy.
Example Sentences
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It's not Garfield's fault: he is a convincingly troubled, inarticulate Peter Parker, a springily athletic Spider-Man, and has awesome hair.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 22, 2012
He stepped forth springily from the wings just before 8:30 p. m., apparently misinformed about the hour of the NBC broadcast, which was 8:45 p. m.
From Time Magazine Archive
He stood over her; but the only comfort he ventured on was to lay his hand on her hair—this wild black hair, which met his fingers springily, with a will of its own.
From Maurice Guest by Henry Handel Richardson
They say that once a flat, lanky man climbed bareheaded out at the stage station below the mountain and met Casey coming springily off the box with whip and six reins in his hand.
From Casey Ryan by B. M. Bower
The mistress of the house and of the girl's destiny stood in the broad French window watching her as she strode springily, healthily down the maple lined avenue in the direction of the gates.
From The Hollow of Her Hand by George Barr McCutcheon
