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SPONGELIKE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed
Synonyms:
spongelike; spongy
Classified under:
Similar:
absorbent; absorptive (having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.))
Sense 2
Meaning:
Easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility
Example:
spongy bread
Synonyms:
spongelike; spongy; squashy; squishy
Classified under:
Similar:
soft (yielding readily to pressure or weight)
