springy
adjective
characterized by spring or elasticity; flexible; resilient.
springiness
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a word derived from
springy.
Example Sentences
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The weight and carbon springiness combine for a formidable weapon: the “supershoe.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
The simplest explanation for this “dark energy” was that empty space is imbued with a fixed amount of energy, giving it a springiness that pushes matter apart.
From Science Magazine ● Apr. 4, 2024
The leg is connected to a box-like shoe, with springiness and shock absorption that can be tuned, both vertically and horizontally.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 24, 2024
The gnocchi add heft, and their soft yet chewy texture goes nicely with the springiness of the shrimp.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 31, 2022
There was something about the springiness of couches that polar bears didn’t trust, and they wouldn’t walk on them.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
