Synonyms for bouncy

Most common

bouncing · spirited · bright-eyed and bushy-tailed · peppy · elastic · springy

Synonyms by meaning

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Lively, exuberant, energetic.

   She’s a very bouncy character.

2. adj. 2

   Easily bounced.

   You can’t play tennis without a bouncy ball.

Related words

Word family

bounciness

Phrases

bouncy ball bouncy castle bouncy house

Example sentences

• bouncing The kids were screaming and bouncing everywhere.
• spirited She chose the most spirited horse in the stable.
• elastic This swimming suit is made of elastic material.
• springy The astroturf feels springy under your feet.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

live¹

5 letters

peppy², zippy²

6 letters

lively²

7 letters

elastic³, springy

8 letters

bouncing², spirited³

9 letters

energetic⁴, resilient³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (peppy² = 2 syllables).