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Synonyms for rubbery

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ruhb-uh-ree

Phonetic Transcription : ˈrʌb ə ri

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Définition of rubbery

Origin : 1890, from rubber (n.) + -y (2). Related: Rubberiness.

As in resilient : adj bouncy, flexible
As in spongy : adj cushioned, absorbent
As in springy : adj elastic
As in rubber : adj elastic

Example sentences :

It was heavy, rubbery, and elastic, stretching readily as he pulled it.
Extract from : « The Einstein See-Saw » by Miles John Breuer

Well there's only one answer to that: the rubbery resilience of the surface.
Extract from : « Lords of the Stratosphere » by Arthur J. Burks

His head whirled, his arms and legs were suddenly weak and rubbery.
Extract from : « Equation of Doom » by Gerald Vance

He tried to stand, but his legs were rubbery and he sat down quickly.
Extract from : « Mezzerow Loves Company » by Floyd L. Wallace

Its pale foliage had something of the rubbery look of seaweed.
Extract from : « The Heart of Unaga » by Ridgwell Cullum

Dry cheeses are usually harsh, tough and rubbery in texture.
Extract from : « The Book of Cheese » by Charles Thom and Walter Warner Fisk

Hellman glared at him, but made no move toward the rubbery block.
Extract from : « One Man's Poison » by Robert Sheckley

In the corner, the rubbery block was still giggling to itself.
Extract from : « One Man's Poison » by Robert Sheckley

The rubbery hands of the autobath were soft and massaged him gently and expertly.
Extract from : « Tangle Hold » by F. L. Wallace

In the distance, I could hear the slashing of the tail as it tore through the rubbery growth of weeds.
Extract from : « The Terror from the Depths » by Sewell Peaslee Wright

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