1. the quality or state of being spongy; having a soft, porous, or elastic texture that can absorb liquid

Examples

• The sponginess of the cake indicated it was perfectly baked.
• She tested the bread’s sponginess by gently pressing the top.
• The sponginess of the moss made it comfortable to sit on.
• The doctor noted the unusual sponginess of the patient’s tissue.
• The sponginess of the memory foam mattress provided excellent support.
• After the rain, the sponginess of the ground made walking difficult.