Spongy (adjective)

1. Resembling a sponge in being soft, light, and absorbent.
2. Having a texture that is soft and porous with many small holes or spaces.

Origin:

From the word "sponge" which means a porous, absorbent material.

Examples:

1. The spongy texture of the bread made it difficult to slice.
2. The spongy ground made it hard to walk.
3. The spongy soil was perfect for growing mushrooms.
4. The spongy cake was so delicious and moist.
5. The spongy material was used to clean the dishes.