Spongy

/ˈspʌn.dʒi/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Resembling or having the characteristics of a sponge; soft, porous, and able to absorb liquid.

The cake was so spongy that it seemed to melt in my mouth.

Soft and compressible; yielding easily to pressure.

After the rain, the ground became spongy and difficult to walk on.

Containing gas bubbles or inconsistencies, often referring to the structure of certain types of food or materials.

The spongy texture of the bread made it perfect for soaking up the soup.

From Middle English 'spongie', from Old French 'esponge', from Latin 'spongia', from Greek 'σπόγγος' (spongos).

spongy ground:

Ground that is soft and often soggy or waterlogged.

spongy brain:

A condition where the brain feels soft and porous, typically in medical contexts.

spongy texture:

Refers to a texture that is light and airy, often used in culinary descriptions.

Describing something as weak or ineffectual.

That proposal was too spongy to be taken seriously.

Referring to someone who is overly dependent or drains resources.

He's so spongy, always asking for favors without giving anything back.