spongelike

see definition of spongelike

as inpermeable
as inporous

Synonyms for spongelike

adj absorbent, penetrable

Antonyms for spongelike

inpenetrable
unpermeable

porous

adjective. having holes; absorbent

Word Origin & History

Old English sponge, spunge, from Latin spongia "a sponge," also "sea animal from which a sponge comes," from Greek spongia, related to spongos "sponge," borrowed from an unknown source. The Latin word is the source of Old Saxon spunsia, Middle Dutch spongie, Old French esponge, Spanish esponja, Italian spugna. To throw in the sponge "quit, submit" (1860) is from prizefighting, in reference to the sponges used to cleanse the faces of combatants between rounds (cf. later throw in the towel). Sponge-cake is attested from 1808.

Example Sentences for spongelike

The bottom of the valley was soggy with water, which the thick moss held, spongelike, close to the surface.

A mushroom tumbled with a spongelike sound, and the thud was followed by a tremendous commotion.

spongelike

Synonyms for spongelike

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More words related to spongelike

permeable

porous