What is another word for bounced?

Common synonyms for bounced include bounce, recoil, spring, reverberate, resile.

What is the opposite of bounced?

Antonyms of bounced include landed, settled, stayed, remained, descended.

Synonyms for

Bounced

Verb / baʊnst / Another word for bounced — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To rebound or ricochet after hitting a surface.

Synonyms & similar words

bounce recoil spring reverberate resile clear rebound takeahop bound jounce ricochet rebound spring jump leap bound hop skip vault carom ricochet bobble jounce jiggle jerk shudder quiver wobble vibrate oscillate fluctuate

Synonyms by register

Formal

rebounded recoiled sprang back

Informal

ricocheted bounced back sprung back

Literary

reverberated rebounded

Antonyms

landed settled stayed remained descended plunged

Common collocations

bounced a ball
bounced a check
bounced off the walls
bounced back
bounced around
bounced a baby
bounced into the room

Word family

noun bounce

verb bounce

adjective bouncy

adverb bouncily

Usage note

The word 'bounced' can have multiple meanings, including the physical act of rebounding, a check being returned unpaid, or a person being ejected from a place. Context is crucial for understanding the intended meaning.