spon´gi|ness

spon´gi|ness
spon|gy «SPUHN jee», adjective, -gi|er, -gi|est.
1. like a sponge; soft, light, elastic, and full of holes: »

spongy moss, a spongy dough, spongy soil.

2. having an open, porous structure; full of small holes: »

spongy ice, a spongy rock.

3. Obsolete. having much rain; wet.
spon´gi|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • ir´re|spon´sive|ness — ir|re|spon|sive «IHR ih SPON sihv», adjective. not responsive; not responding readily to speech, action, or feeling: »a dull, irresponsive nature. –ir´re|spon´sive|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

  • un´re|spon´sive|ness — un|re|spon|sive «UHN rih SPON sihv», adjective. not responsive or inclined to respond. –un´re|spon´sive|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

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  • spon|ta´ne|ous|ness — spon|ta|ne|ous «spon TAY nee uhs», adjective, adverb. –adj. 1. caused by natural impulse or desire; of one s own choice; not forced or compelled; not planned beforehand: »Both sides burst into spontaneous cheers at the skillful play. SYNONYM(S):… …   Useful english dictionary

  • spon|ta´ne|ous|ly — spon|ta|ne|ous «spon TAY nee uhs», adjective, adverb. –adj. 1. caused by natural impulse or desire; of one s own choice; not forced or compelled; not planned beforehand: »Both sides burst into spontaneous cheers at the skillful play. SYNONYM(S):… …   Useful english dictionary

  • spon|ta|ne|ous — «spon TAY nee uhs», adjective, adverb. –adj. 1. caused by natural impulse or desire; of one s own choice; not forced or compelled; not planned beforehand: »Both sides burst into spontaneous cheers at the skillful play. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under… …   Useful english dictionary

  • re|spon´sive|ly — re|spon|sive «rih SPON sihv», adjective. 1. making answer; responding: »a responsive glance. 2. easily moved; responding readily: »a very friendly person with a responsive nature, to be responsive to kindness. 3. using or containing responses:… …   Useful english dictionary

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