of the nature of or resembling a sponge; light, porous, and elastic or readily compressible, as pith or bread.

having the absorbent characteristics of a sponge; absorbing or holding liquid or yielding liquid when pressed.

of or pertaining to a sponge.

lacking in firmness or solidity

spongy wood; a spongy feeling from the car brakes.

moist and soft; soggy

spongy ground.

porous but hard, as bone.

adjective

hard , impermeable , inflexible

adjective

absorptive , cushiony , elastic , light , mushy , pappy , porous , pulpous , pulpy , resilient , rubbery , soft , springy , squishy , yielding , quaggy , squashy , absorbent , bibulous , cushioned , incompact , soggy , spongiform , spongoid