How to Use springy in a Sentence

springy

adjective
  • He walks with a springy step.
  • The first half of Urban Hang Suite is springy and suave.
    Elias Leight, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2021
  • Pea-and-Mint Stuffed Shells This springy dish is like a cousin to mac and cheese.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 13 July 2023
  • Both of us agree the shrimp is sweet and springy and the fried chicken is a why bother.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2022
  • The springy Ighodaro could find a role as a shot-blocker and lob threat off the bench.
    Ben Steele, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2021
  • Underfoot, the ground seemed springy, still moist in spots from the same overnight rain that blocked our view of the moon.
    Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2021
  • Don't be fooled by the old-school design, with springy buttons and a black-and-white screen.
    Michael Calore, Wired, 20 Oct. 2020
  • The rubber sole has strong traction, and the springy midsoles add a pep to your step.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 12 July 2023
  • Her springy curls were even glossier than her lips and latex dress.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Pound dough with mortar and pestle to make a springy paste.
    Chantha Nguon, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2024
  • The springy street food staple comes with a tamarind sauce that’s pungent with cilantro.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Then the first limbs began to fall, light and springy, coming to rest in a shower of twigs.
    New York Times, 27 May 2021
  • There’s still plenty of soft, springy inside to munch through in a scooped bagel.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Plus, the vibrant seafoam hue is the perfect springy pop of color!
    Samantha Jones, womenshealthmag.com, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Meanwhile, the Tree Flyers were lighter and more springy than the Tree Dashers 2.
    PEOPLE.com, 8 July 2022
  • Her makeup was fresh and springy, with bubblegum pink blush and a nude lip.
    Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 4 May 2023
  • These springy, crispy potatoes are still all the rage on TikTok.
    BostonGlobe.com, 2 May 2021
  • Sauté only a minute or two on each side, until the skin is crisped and the flesh is just springy rather than squashy.
    Janelle Davis, CNN, 25 May 2022
  • The springy coils fall a bit past her shoulders and have a warm brown hue that looks gorgeous on the starlet.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 7 Sep. 2021
  • And it’s made of synthetic leather and has a springy, cushioned feel.
    Gabrielle Hondorp, Popular Mechanics, 17 June 2020
  • On a clean work surface, knead the dough for 5 minutes, until smooth and springy.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 11 Sep. 2020
  • The springy surface at the Tokyo Olympics was compared to a trampoline.
    New York Times, 26 July 2022
  • But her nails do have a very summery — if not downright springy — feel.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Sold in an assortment of pastel hues, these socks are springy but not over the top.
    Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Soft stems and limp florets are a sign of old broccoli, so look for a stem that feels firm and a crown that is tight and springy.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2020
  • Golden-brown muffin tops that feel lightly springy to the touch?
    Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 8 Jan. 2022
  • Nike React foam at the midsole is lightweight, springy and durable.
    Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 20 Aug. 2020
  • Then, the music started: a springy horn soon joined by some woodwinds.
    Vulture, 11 Jan. 2024
  • At 40 years old, the song still retains a springy youthfulness.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 29 July 2023
  • The Pastel Hues Outfit Don’t keep springy pastels corralled into the first few months of the year.
    Aemilia Madden, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Aug. 2023

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