Sponginess/ˈspʌndʒinəs/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Texture Observation Use 'sponginess' to describe items that feel light and airy when touched or pressed. I love the sponginess of a new memory foam pillow. Pro Tip 2/3Absorption Quality 'Sponginess' often implies that something can soak up liquids or moisture well. The sponginess of the towel made drying off a breeze. Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation In food, 'sponginess' can be a desired quality, suggesting lightness and fluffiness. The chef achieved the perfect sponginess in the soufflé.