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Sponginess

usgb/ˈspʌndʒinəs/Volume
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Texture ObservationPlay
Use 'sponginess' to describe items that feel light and airy when touched or pressed. SlideI love the sponginess of a new memory foam pillow.
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Absorption QualityPlay
'Sponginess' often implies that something can soak up liquids or moisture well. SlideThe sponginess of the towel made drying off a breeze.
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Positive ConnotationPlay
In food, 'sponginess' can be a desired quality, suggesting lightness and fluffiness. SlideThe chef achieved the perfect sponginess in the soufflé.