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Springiest

Springy \Spring"y\ (-[y^]), a. [Compar. Springier (-[i^]*[~e]r); 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.

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springiest

a. (en-superlative of: springy)

WordNet
springy

  1. adj. rebounds readily; "clean bouncy hair"; "a lively tennis ball"; "as resiliant as seasoned hickory"; "springy turf" [syn: bouncy, live, lively, resilient, whippy]

  2. [also: springiest, springier]

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Usage examples of "springiest".

Beyond doubt it is the most beautifully made and finished, the strongest and springiest, the most enduring rod I have ever bent upon a big fish.

The springiest wrist, the most supple forearm, the lightest upper arm cannot compensate for the absence of an elastic finger-stroke.