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SPONGELIKE Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word spongelike. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word spongelike. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For SPONGELIKE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for spongelike, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
absorbent permeable porous

Alternatives for ABSORBENT

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