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sponginess

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun sponginess has 2 senses
  1. sponginess - the porosity of a sponge
    --1 is a kind of
    porosity, porousness
  2. compressibility, squeezability, sponginess - the property of being able to occupy less space
    --2 is a kind of softness

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Sponginess

Definition: Sponginess refers to the quality or state of being spongy, characterized by a soft, absorptive, and elastic texture.

Part of Speech: Noun

Example Sentences:

  • The sponginess of the bread made it perfect for soaking up the soup.
  • The mattress provided great comfort due to its sponginess.
  • Walking on the wet grass felt pleasant because of its sponginess underfoot.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Physical Texture: Referring to the tactile quality of a material being soft, absorptive, and elastic.
    • The sponginess of the foam mattress made it extremely comfortable to sleep on.
    • The sponginess of the kitchen sponge helped in absorbing all the spills.
  2. Metaphorical Use: Referring to a characteristic resembling sponginess, for example, in terms of resilience or ability to absorb information or experiences.
    • His mind had a sponginess that allowed him to absorb and retain knowledge easily.
    • The team displayed great sponginess in dealing with setbacks, bouncing back quickly.

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