SPONGELIKE Synonyms
There are 6 synonyms of the word
spongelike.
(exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word spongelike. (close relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word spongelike. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SPONGELIKE
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absorbent | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.) noun • a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance | ||||||||
permeable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through | ||||||||
porous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • full of pores or vessels or holes adjective satellite • able to absorb fluids • allowing passage in and out | ||||||||
spongy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility • like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed | ||||||||
squashy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • like a pulp or overripe; not having stiffness • (of soil) soft and watery • easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility | ||||||||
squishy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility |