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adj. like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed

adj. like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed

adj. easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility; "spongy bread"

adj. (of movements) light and confidently active; "he walked away with a springy step"

adj. like a pulp or overripe; not having stiffness

adj. "raised bread"; "light bread"

adj. leavened with fermented dough; "sourdough bread"

adj. inducing or promoting absorption

adj. capable of mentally absorbing ; "assimilative processes", "assimilative capacity of the human mind"

adj. able to take in large quantities of moisture; "thirsty towels"

adj. (of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing; "a dress of brushed cotton"; "a fleecy lining"; "napped fabrics"

adj. capable of being easily compressed

adj. softened by the addition of cushions or padding

adj. having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

adj. like down or as soft as down

adj. having a fluffy character or appearance

adj. lacking stiffness and giving way to pressure; "a deep yielding layer of foam rubber"

adj. having the consistency of mush

adj. upholstered thickly and deeply; "an overstuffed sofa"

adj. somewhat soft

adj. resembling velvet in having a smooth soft surface

adj. resisting weight or pressure