What is another word for bouncing?

Common synonyms for bouncing include rebound, reverberate, bound, resile, bouncy.

What is the opposite of bouncing?

Antonyms of bouncing include falling, dropping, settling, descending, plunging.

Synonyms for

Bouncing

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

Definition

moving up and down repeatedly while touching a surface

Synonyms & similar words

rebound reverberate bound resile bouncy peppy bounce spirited ricochet spring jounce recoil clear zippy takeahop jumping hopping springing leaping rebounding ricocheting vaulting bounding bobbing pogoing jouncing dancing skipping frolicking playing trampolining careering galloping prancing trotting

Synonyms by register

Formal

rebounding reverberating oscillating

Informal

bopping hopping jumping springing

Literary

undulating quivering vibrating

Antonyms

falling dropping settling descending plunging sinking

Common collocations

bouncing ball
bouncing around
bouncing back
bouncing checks
bouncing with excitement
bouncing off the walls

Word family

noun bounce

verb bounce

adjective bouncy

Usage note

While 'bouncing' often implies a lively, energetic movement, it can also refer to a ball or other object repeatedly striking a surface and rebounding. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.