B2 adjective Neutral

bounce

/ˈbaʊn.si/

Describes a surface or object that is able to spring back or rebound after being hit or compressed. It can also describe a person's behavior or a piece of music that is lively, energetic, and full of rhythmic vitality.

Beispiele

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1

The children spent the entire afternoon playing on the bouncy castle in the garden.

The children spent the entire afternoon playing on the bouncy castle in the garden.

2

The committee noted that the proposed economic model was surprisingly bouncy, showing quick recovery from simulated shocks.

The committee noted that the proposed economic model was surprisingly bouncy, showing quick recovery from simulated shocks.

3

I love this new track; it has such a bouncy rhythm that you can't help but dance.

I love this new track; it has such a bouncy rhythm that you can't help but dance.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
bounce
Verb
bounce
Adverb
bouncily
Adjektiv
bouncy
Verwandt
bounciness
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Bouncy Castle'—it's soft, full of air, and everything that hits it springs right back up.

Schnelles Quiz

The athlete has a very _____ step, which suggests he has fully recovered from his leg injury.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: bouncy

Beispiele

1

The children spent the entire afternoon playing on the bouncy castle in the garden.

everyday

The children spent the entire afternoon playing on the bouncy castle in the garden.

2

The committee noted that the proposed economic model was surprisingly bouncy, showing quick recovery from simulated shocks.

formal

The committee noted that the proposed economic model was surprisingly bouncy, showing quick recovery from simulated shocks.

3

I love this new track; it has such a bouncy rhythm that you can't help but dance.

informal

I love this new track; it has such a bouncy rhythm that you can't help but dance.

4

In this experiment, we measure the bouncy properties of various synthetic polymers under varying temperatures.

academic

In this experiment, we measure the bouncy properties of various synthetic polymers under varying temperatures.

5

The tech sector remains bouncy despite recent interest rate hikes, according to the latest market analysis.

business

The tech sector remains bouncy despite recent interest rate hikes, according to the latest market analysis.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
bounce
Verb
bounce
Adverb
bouncily
Adjektiv
bouncy
Verwandt
bounciness

Häufige Kollokationen

bouncy castle bouncy castle
bouncy curls bouncy curls
bouncy ball bouncy ball
bouncy rhythm bouncy rhythm
bouncy gait bouncy gait

Häufige Phrasen

bounce back

to recover quickly from a setback

bounce off the walls

to be extremely excited or energetic

bounce an idea

to share a thought to see someone's reaction

Wird oft verwechselt mit

bounce vs bound

Bound usually refers to a leap or a limit, whereas bouncy refers specifically to the quality of rebounding.

bounce vs buoyant

Buoyant refers to floating in liquid or a cheerful mood, while bouncy emphasizes physical springiness.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use this adjective to describe physical materials like rubber or springs, but also to metaphorically describe energetic personalities or upbeat music. In academic contexts, it is often replaced by 'elastic' or 'resilient' for more precision.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use the noun 'bounce' as an adjective (e.g., 'a bounce ball'). Always use the adjective form 'bouncy' or 'bouncing' when modifying a noun.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Bouncy Castle'—it's soft, full of air, and everything that hits it springs right back up.

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Wortherkunft

From the 13th-century verb 'bounce', likely of Dutch or Low German origin meaning to strike or thump.

Grammatikmuster

gradable adjective (bouncier, bounciest) can be used after linking verbs like 'is' or 'seems'
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Kultureller Kontext

Bouncy castles (or inflatable jumpers) are standard features at children's birthday parties in many Western cultures.

Schnelles Quiz

The athlete has a very _____ step, which suggests he has fully recovered from his leg injury.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: bouncy

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