pulpy

adjective

ˈpəl-pē How to pronounce pulpy (audio)
Definition of pulpynext
1
as in juicy
full of juice good, ripe peaches will be pulpy and not mealy

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2
as in soft
giving easily to the touch the pulpy flesh of ripe fruit

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Recent Examples of pulpy For the 1991 update, Robert De Niro turns the terror up even higher for his take on Cady, and Scorsese puts out a bare-knuckle thriller that’s pulpier than almost anything else in his repertoire. — Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2024 In leaning even further into the pulpiest aspects of the B:TAS aesthetic, Caped Crusader is a joy to look at. — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2024 Alia Atreides is a key figure in Dune Messiah, Frank Herbert’s wild and pulpier sequel to Dune, though her role in this film is actually cut down from what happens in the novel. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 1 Mar. 2024 These are powerful tools for filmmakers who play around in the pulpier genres. — Noel Murray, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulpy
  1. juicy
  2. soft
  3. fleshy
  4. floppy
  5. mushy
  6. spongy
  7. flabby
Adjective
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    — Raven Brunner, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
    — Sam Gillette, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of juicy
Adjective
  • Rande, 62, matched his wife's and daughter's soft elegance by wearing a classic black tux with a white collared shirt and back tie.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The cushioning and padding are excellent, and the soft fabric provides even more comfort.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of soft
Adjective
  • The rocks are very phallic, with fleshy tones and skin-like wrinkles.
    — Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Many have fleshy leaves or stems.
    — Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of fleshy
Adjective
  • On top of her dark wavy hair sat a big, floppy fur hat.
    — Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 30 Dec. 2024
  • One of the most important steps in preparing a Caesar salad is removing the outer dark green leaves of lettuce and chopping off the floppy dark green tops of what’s left.
    — Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of floppy
Adjective
  • Furthermore, the fridge's environment can speed up the aging process of these foods, leading to a mushy product and a poor taste.
    — Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Violent updrafts and mushy hail Juno and Hubble images from 2017 showed a powerful updraft near the heart of the storm, pumping ammonia from deep within Jupiter's atmosphere and rushing it upward to the peaks of the towering storm clouds.
    — Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of mushy
Adjective
  • Landing in the bottom are Henry (for the sin of a spongy scallion pancake), Paula (for texture issues), and Bailey (for the aforementioned Pile of Stuff).
    — Caroline Framke, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The dough is too spongy, and the whole thing just doesn’t come together the way a great Neapolitan pizza should.
    — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of spongy
Adjective
  • In the first season, when jokes went flabby or the writers didn’t know how to finish a skit, a fake cow was dropped from the rafters.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
  • At a hefty 2 hours and 24 minutes, the film is flabby, not jacked, and lacking in an unpredictable live-wire element.
    — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of flabby

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“Pulpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulpy. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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