Definition

The quality or state of being soft and able to absorb liquid, similar to a sponge.

Example

The sponginess of the cake made it very light and fluffy.

Conversation

Have you noticed the sponginess of this new cake recipe?

Yeah, it’s really fluffy and light!

I think the sponginess makes it so much better than the last one.

Absolutely! I love how it just melts in your mouth.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sponginess → It is formed from "sponge" (from Latin *spongia*, meaning a porous substance used for soaking up liquids) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "sponginess" refers to the quality of being like a sponge, particularly in terms of being soft and absorbent.

Memory Tip

Think of a sponge, which is known for its ability to soak up water, to remember that sponginess refers to the quality of being soft and absorbent.

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