The difference between Spongelike and Spongy

When used as adjectives, spongelike means like a sponge, whereas spongy means having the characteristics of a sponge, namely being absorbent, squishy or porous.


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  1. Spongelike as an adjective:

    Like a sponge; spongy.

  1. Spongy as an adjective:

    Having the characteristics of a sponge, namely being absorbent, squishy or porous.

    Examples:

    "spongy earth; spongy cake; spongy bones"

  2. Spongy as an adjective:

    Wet; drenched; soaked and soft, like sponge; rainy.

  3. Spongy as an adjective (slang):

    Drunk.

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