Springy vs Elastic - What's the difference?
springy | elastic | Synonyms |
That returns rapidly to its original form (as a spring does) after being bent, compressed, stretched, etc.
Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released.
Made of elastic.
Of clothing, elasticated.
(economics) Sensitive to changes in price.
springy; bouncy; vivacious
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Able to return quickly to a former state or condition, after being depressed or overtaxed; having power to recover easily from shocks and trials.
(uncountable) An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.
(countable) An elastic band.
Elastic is a synonym of springy.
As adjectives the difference between springy and elastic
is that springy is that returns rapidly to its original form (as a spring does) after being bent, compressed, stretched, etc while elastic is capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released.As a noun elastic is
an elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.springy
English
Adjective
(er)- The soft peat was springy under her feet.
Synonyms
* bouncy * elastic * resilientAntonyms
* unspringyDerived terms
* springily * springiness * unspringyAnagrams
*elastic
English
Alternative forms
* elastick (obsolete)Adjective
(en adjective)- The rope is somewhat elastic , so expect it to give when you pull on it.
- elastic band
- Demand for entertainment is more elastic than demand for energy.
- He could see that she was tastefully, though not richly, dressed, and that she walked with an elastic step that revealed a light heart and the vigor of perfect health. Her face, of course, he could not analyze, since he had caught only the one brief but convincing glimpse of it.
- elastic''' spirits; an '''elastic constitution
Synonyms
* stretchy * stretchableNoun
- Running shorts use elastic to eliminate the need for a belt.