springy
springy · springier · springiest
упругий
elastisch
That returns rapidly to its original form after being bent, compressed, stretched, etcThat returns rapidly to its original form (as a spring does) after being bent, compressed, stretched, etc.
/ˈspɹɪŋi/
» He walked with a quick, springy step.
Он шёл быстрым пружинистым шагом.
Meaning
4 sensesThat returns rapidly to its original form (as a spring does) after being bent, compressed, stretched, etc.
The soft peat was springy under her feet.
elastisch
упру́гийuprúgij
Lively; bouncy.
Characteristic of the spring season.
Of land, having many springs (of water).
More definitions
- (of movements) light and confidently active
- elastic; rebounds readily
Examples
2 sentencesHe walked with a quick, springy step.
ruОн шёл быстрым пружинистым шагом. — odexed
The astroturf feels springy under your feet.
Translations
7 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
capable of returning to its original form:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
capable of returning to its original form:
Origin
From spring + -y.From spring + -y.
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Forms
springier, springiest| Comparative | springier Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | springiest Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
10 synonymsthat returns to its original form:elasticC1resilientC1bouncy
lively:energeticA2vigorousB2jaunty
characteristic of spring:mildB1springlike
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
3 related wordsRelatedspringiness
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form