spongy

• Описывает что-то мягкое, пористое и эластичное, как губка.

Describes something that is soft, porous, and elastic, like a sponge.

1. Soft and porous textureB1formal

   Having a soft, porous, and compressible texture, similar to a sponge.

   Губчатый

   • The cake was light and spongy.
   • The moss felt spongy underfoot.
   • The mattress is made of a spongy material that conforms to your body.

   Синонимыabsorbentcompressiblecushionyporoussoftspongelikespringysquishyyielding

   Антонимыdensefirmhardrigidsolid

2. Absorbent qualityB1formal

   Able to absorb and retain liquids, like a sponge.

   Впитывающий

   • The spongy soil soaked up all the rainwater.
   • This cloth is spongy and great for cleaning spills.
   • The spongy roots of the plant help it survive in dry conditions.

   Синонимыabsorbentpermeableporousretentivespongelike