definition of
[spongelike]

[1] #1 spongelike s. [spongy, squashy, squishy] easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility; "spongy bread". wn

[2] #2 spongelike s. [spongy] like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed. wn