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BOUNCING Synonyms

There are 29 synonyms of the word bouncing. (exact relations)
There are 28 hypernyms of the word bouncing. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BOUNCING

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buoyant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas

• characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness

effervescent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• used of wines and waters; charged naturally or artificially with carbon dioxide

• (of a liquid) giving off bubbles

adjective satellite

• marked by high spirits or excitement

elastic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy

noun

• a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together

• a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material

adjective satellite

• able to adjust readily to different conditions

energetic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• possessing or exerting or displaying energy

adjective satellite

• working hard to promote an enterprise

lively
adjectiveadj
adjective

• full of life and energy

adjective satellite

• full of zest or vigor

• quick and energetic

• elastic; rebounds readily

• filled with events or activity

• full of spirit; full of life

peppy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by lively action

resilient
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like

• elastic; rebounds readily

spirited
adjectiveadj
adjective

• displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

adjective satellite

• marked by lively action

• willing to face danger

• made lively or spirited

springy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• elastic; rebounds readily

• (of movements) light and confidently active

vibrant
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• vigorous and animated

• of sounds that are strong and resonating

• of colors that are bright and striking

vivacious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• vigorous and animated

zestful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by spirited enjoyment

bound
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• confined by bonds

• held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union

• secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form

noun

• a line determining the limits of an area

• the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

• the greatest possible degree of something

• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `to') governed by fate

• covered or wrapped with a bandage

• headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'

• bound by an oath

• bound by contract

• confined in the bowels

verb

• move forward by leaps and bounds

• form the boundary of; be contiguous to

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• spring back; spring away from an impact

rebound
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a movement back from an impact

• a reaction to a crisis or setback or frustration

• the act of securing possession of the rebounding basketball after a missed shot

verb

• spring back; spring away from an impact

• return to a former condition

spring
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring

• a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed

• a natural flow of ground water

• a point at which water issues forth

• the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

verb

• move forward by leaps and bounds

• develop into a distinctive entity

• spring back; spring away from an impact

• develop suddenly

• produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly

bob
nounn
noun

• a former monetary unit in Great Britain

• a hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around

• a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism

• a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string

• a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line

• a short or shortened tail of certain animals

• a short abrupt inclination (as of the head)

verb

• move up and down repeatedly in a quick, short movement

• ride a bobsled

• remove or shorten the tail of an animal

• make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect

• cut hair in the style of a bob

bounciness
nounn
noun

• the quality of a substance that is able to rebound

jounce
verbv
noun

• a sudden jarring impact

verb

• move up and down repeatedly

leap
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

• an abrupt transition

• a sudden and decisive increase

• the distance leaped (or to be leaped)

verb

• move forward by leaps and bounds

• pass abruptly from one state or topic to another

• jump down from an elevated point

• cause to jump or leap

leaping
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

Best Hypernyms For BOUNCING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bouncing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (22)
jump bound leap spring backlash decline eject elasticity exclude go hit jumping locomote move rebound recoil refuse reject repercussion return snap travel
Phrases (6)
boot outchuck outpass upturf outturn downturn out

Alternatives for BUOYANT

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