Pulpiness

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌlpɪnəs/

Definitions of pulpiness

noun the state or quality of being pulpy

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like the pulpiness of orange juice.

A2 The pulpiness of the fruit makes it more filling.

B1 The pulpiness of the paper made it difficult to write on.

B2 The pulpiness of the tomatoes added a nice texture to the salsa.

C1 The pulpiness of the smoothie gave it a refreshing quality.

C2 The pulpiness of the mangoes in the dessert was perfectly balanced with the creaminess of the custard.

Examples of pulpiness in a Sentence

formal The pulpiness of the orange juice indicated that it was freshly squeezed.

informal I prefer my apple juice with a bit of pulpiness for added texture.

slang I can't stand the pulpiness in my smoothies, it feels like I'm drinking sand.

figurative The pulpiness of the novel's plot kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end.

Grammatical Forms of pulpiness

• plural: pulpinesses
• comparative: more pulpy
• superlative: most pulpy
• present tense: is pulpy
• future tense: will be pulpy
• perfect tense: has been pulpy
• continuous tense: is being pulpy
• singular: pulpiness
• positive degree: pulpy
• infinitive: to be pulpy
• gerund: being pulpy
• participle: pulpy

Origin and Evolution of pulpiness

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pulpiness' is derived from the Middle English word 'pulpe', which originated from the Latin word 'pulpa' meaning flesh or pulp.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe the soft, fleshy texture of fruit or vegetables, 'pulpiness' has evolved to also refer to the texture of literary works or films, describing a quality of being overly simplistic or sensationalized.