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Springy [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Elastic; possessing the power of recovering itself when bent or twisted.

2. Having great elastic power.

3. Having the power to leap; able to leap far.

4. Abounding with springs or fountains; wet; spungy; as springy land.

Springy [Superlative] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Resembling, having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a spring; elastic; as, springy steel; a springy step.

2. Abounding with springs or fountains; wet; spongy; as, springy land.