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 Though little more than a précis of the actual book, this oversized paperback, printed on the pulpiest of papers, marked a watershed in my young life. — Michael Dirda, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026 But the director has spent decades digging for gold amid pulpier genres, turning out oddball horror, thriller, and comic-book movies. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026 An even pulpier tableau calls back to that scene in the final moments of the premiere. — Judy Berman, Time, 8 Jan. 2026 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 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
  • With juicy bursts of fresh fruit, the result is deliciously smooth, custardy, and bright.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Aged tequilas like reposado and añejo have deeper, warmer notes that won’t pair as well with the bright, juicy fruit.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of juicy
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  • My mom raves about Vuori loungewear, and there’s currently a pair of the brand’s airy, feather-soft wide-leg pants on sale for 25 percent off.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Set the scene On the second and last morning of my weekend at Winvian, a soft snow came upon the place and landed in a thin blanket.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of soft
Adjective
  • The thick and fleshy blue-green foliage grows on strong, upright stems that require no staking or support.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
  • From there, the leathery red skin is easily peeled away (or popped out by squeezing from the opposite end) to reveal the fleshy white, glossy fruit that feels sort of like a grape without the peel.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026
Definition of fleshy
Adjective
  • Colorful, floppy hydrangeas are one of summer’s best gifts for the garden.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 30 July 2026
  • The floppy felt hat may still need a stronger lobbying effort outside Wimbledon and royal garden parties.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
Definition of floppy
Adjective
  • Detroit Red Wings The Red Wings have missed the playoffs by slim margins three years in a row with 91, 86 and 92 points respectively, which is a perfect snapshot of the mushy middle.
    — Harman Dayal, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Coneflowers stop blooming after the first hard frost, and they can still be harvested then as long as the cone holding the seeds is hard and dry, not wet or mushy.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of mushy
Adjective
  • The slices are slick and spongy, and the turkey tastes canned.
    — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Spongy Texture Lawn expert Dan Deins notes that if areas of your lawn that look particularly spongy or matted down, this is probably an indication that something is wrong.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 12 July 2026
Definition of spongy
Adjective
  • Earlier suitors were sometimes flabby; the crew was not always in tip-top shape.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
  • Without constant reinforcement, these muscles will atrophy, and when real tyranny arrives, the flabby citizen will be powerless to resist.
    — Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Definition of flabby

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“Pulpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulpy. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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