Word: spongily
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: spon
gi
ly
Definition: In a spongy manner; like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed
Morphemes:
Affix: sponge
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any sponge-like substance.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: spongia
Language: la
Decoded: spongia
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A sponge.
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning "inclined to".
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.