springy

UK /ˈspɹɪŋi/ US /ˈspɹɪŋi/
adj 4

Definitions

adj

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.

The hard woods were used for pegging, the soft woods for cradling the load and the springy woods for carrying it.

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.

Every step—a light click of the heel and then a springy step, optimistic, perhaps a bit contemptuous.

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.

We had a blizzard, a thaw, a spell of springy weather, and James baked me a heart-shaped white clam pizza for Valentine's Day.

4

Of land, having many springs (of water).

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