Pulpy

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌlpi/

Definitions of pulpy

adjective describing something with a soft, moist, and slightly thick consistency, like pulp

Example Sentences

A1 The orange juice was pulpy and delicious.

A2 She prefers pulpy fruit juices over smooth ones.

B1 The pulpy texture of the paper made it difficult to read.

B2 The novel had a pulpy plot filled with suspense and intrigue.

C1 The pulpy consistency of the soup added a unique texture to the dish.

C2 The pulpy nature of the book made it a captivating read for fans of the genre.

Examples of pulpy in a Sentence

formal The pulpy texture of the fruit made it perfect for making juice.

informal I love pulpy orange juice, it's so refreshing.

slang I can't stand pulpy drinks, they make me gag.

figurative Her writing style is pulpy, filled with vivid descriptions and colorful characters.

Grammatical Forms of pulpy

• past tense: pulped
• plural: pulpies
• comparative: pulpier
• superlative: pulpiest
• present tense: pulps
• future tense: will pulp
• perfect tense: have pulped
• continuous tense: is pulping
• singular: pulpy
• positive degree: pulpy
• infinitive: to pulp
• gerund: pulping
• participle: pulped

Origin and Evolution of pulpy

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pulpy' originated from the Middle English word 'pulpe', which came from the Latin word 'pulpāre' meaning to crush or beat into a pulp.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something resembling or consisting of pulp, the term 'pulpy' evolved to refer to something soft, moist, and fleshy in texture, especially in the context of fruits or vegetables. Over time, it also came to be used figuratively to describe writing or storytelling that is sensational, melodramatic, or overly sentimental.