springy

/ˈsprɪŋi/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsprɪŋi/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈspriŋ-ē/ (ame, mw)

springy — adjective

  • springypositive
  • springiercomparative
  • springiestsuperlative

1. describes a material or object that goes back to its original form right after y

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes a material or object that goes back to its original form right after you press, stretch, or bend it

例句

The gymnast landed on the springy mat and bounced straight back up.

pattern: springy + mat for impact-absorbing surfaces

Amara pressed the sofa cushion down and smiled at how springy it felt.

同義詞
  • elastic

    more formal and technical; used about rubber, fabrics, and abstract concepts like demand

  • resilient

    broader — can describe people who recover from difficulty as well as materials

  • bouncy

    more informal; suggests a playful, trampoline-like quality

反義詞
  • stiff

    resists bending and does not bounce back

  • rigid

    completely unyielding; no give at all

用法筆記

Describes materials and surfaces that regain their form after pressure — not used for abstract situations like emotions or finances.

常見錯誤

❌This yoga mat is very flexible.' (when you mean it bounces back).
✅This yoga mat is very springy.
💡'flexible' means it bends easily without breaking; 'springy' means it returns to shape after you press or stretch it.

2. moving with a light, energetic bounce — used about a person's step or the way th

2.形容詞B2
釋義

moving with a light, energetic bounce — used about a person's step or the way they carry themselves

例句

Soren walked into the meeting with a springy step, ready to present.

collocation: springy step for light, energetic walking

The border collie crossed the field with a light, springy stride.

collocation: springy stride describes a lively gait

同義詞
  • bouncy

    similar but slightly more informal and playful in tone

  • buoyant

    more often describes mood or market sentiment than physical movement

  • peppy

    informal, more common in American English; suggests high-spirited energy

反義詞
  • sluggish

    moving slowly with little energy

  • leaden

    heavy and lacking lightness in movement

用法筆記

Only describes physical movement and gait — not general personality, mood, or intellectual energy.

常見錯誤

❌She has a springy personality.' (describing general character).
✅She walks with a springy step.
💡'springy' in this sense describes a person's way of moving, not their overall personality or temperament.