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.
check bellow for the other definitions of Spongelike and Spongy
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Spongelike as an adjective:
Like a sponge; spongy.
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Spongy as an adjective:
Having the characteristics of a sponge, namely being absorbent, squishy or porous.
Examples:
"spongy earth; spongy cake; spongy bones"
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Spongy as an adjective:
Wet; drenched; soaked and soft, like sponge; rainy.
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Spongy as an adjective (slang):
Drunk.