Sponginess

/ˈspʌndʒinəs/

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Texture Observation

Use 'sponginess' to describe items that feel light and airy when touched or pressed.

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I love the sponginess of a new memory foam pillow.

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Absorption Quality

'Sponginess' often implies that something can soak up liquids or moisture well.

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The sponginess of the towel made drying off a breeze.

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Positive Connotation

In food, 'sponginess' can be a desired quality, suggesting lightness and fluffiness.

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The chef achieved the perfect sponginess in the soufflé.

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