Spongy

Pronunciation: /ˈspʌndʒi/

Definitions of spongy

adjective A descriptive word that modifies a noun by describing its qualities or characteristics. In this case, 'spongy' describes something that is soft, porous, and able to absorb liquid.

Example Sentences

A1 The sponge is spongy.

A2 The cake was spongy and delicious.

B1 The mattress felt spongy when I sat on it.

B2 The ground was spongy after the rain, making it difficult to walk.

C1 The texture of the bread was spongy, indicating it was not fully baked.

C2 The spongy material used in the construction absorbed sound effectively.

Examples of spongy in a Sentence

formal The spongy texture of the bread indicated that it was not baked properly.

informal I don't like the spongy feeling of wet socks.

slang Her hair felt spongy after using that new conditioner.

figurative His argument was spongy, lacking any solid evidence.

Grammatical Forms of spongy

• past tense: sponged
• plural: spongier
• comparative: more spongy
• superlative: most spongy
• present tense: spongifies
• future tense: will sponge
• perfect tense: have sponged
• continuous tense: is sponging
• singular: spongy
• positive degree: spongy
• infinitive: to sponge
• gerund: sponging
• participle: sponged

Origin and Evolution of spongy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'spongy' originated from the Middle English word 'spongie' which came from the Old French word 'espongeux' meaning full of sponges.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'spongy' has retained its original meaning of having a soft, porous texture, but it has also been used metaphorically to describe things that are weak or easily manipulated.