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Springy

//ˈspɹɪŋi// adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    That returns rapidly to its original form (as a spring does) after being bent, compressed, stretched, etc.

    "The soft peat was springy under her feet."

  2. 2
    Lively; bouncy.

    "Shangrila and Linda is an outstandingly uneven book -- sometimes it's fun and springy, and other times it's irritating and boring."

  3. 3
    Characteristic of the spring season.

    "It was springy weather after Easter, and she wore a pale lavender silk dress with myriad little ruchings down the front, each edged with a narrow band of real lace."

  4. 4
    Of land, having many springs (of water).
Adjective
  1. 1
    (of movements) light and confidently active wordnet
  2. 2
    elastic; rebounds readily wordnet

Etymology

From spring + -y.

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