Dictionary entry

Springy

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Spring″y (–y̆), a. [Compar.Springier (–ĭ‐ẽr); superl.Springiest.] [From Spring.] 1. Resembling, having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a spring; elastic; as, springy steel; a springy step.

Though her little frame was slight, it was firm and springy. Sir W. Scott.

2. Abounding with springs or fountains; wet; spongy; as, springy land.