Difference between Elastic and Bouncy

What is the difference between Elastic and Bouncy?

Elastic as an adjective is capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released. while Bouncy as an adjective is easily bounced

Elastic

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs. An elastic band.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released. Made of elastic. Of clothing, elasticated. Sensitive to changes in price.

Example sentence: I remember back when I was a kid there was a comic strip called Plastic Man. His body was elastic and he could make his extremities as long as he wanted. As a youngster I didn't fully appreciate. But I'm now thinking Plastic Man was probably pretty popular with the ladies.

Bouncy

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Easily bouncedLively, exuberant, energetic

We hope you now know whether to use Elastic or Bouncy in your sentence.

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