pulpy — Having a soft, thick texture containing or resembling pulp, like the flesh of certain fruits. Can also describe writing or media that is sensational or of poor quality.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Having a soft, thick texture containing or resembling pulp, like the flesh of certain fruits. Can also describe writing or media that is sensational or of poor quality.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpʌlpi/
Korean meaning: 과육이 많은, 펄프 같은
Korean pronunciation: 펄-피 (강세: 펄)
Example Sentences
- The vampire complained that the blood orange was too pulpy for his refined taste.
- She avoided the pulpy smoothie because she didn't want chunks stuck in her teeth.
- The detective's pulpy novel collection was ironically more exciting than his real cases.
pulpy
ADJECTIVE//ˈpʌlpi//
Having a soft, thick texture containing or resembling pulp, like the flesh of certain fruits. Can also describe writing or media that is sensational or of poor quality.
Having a soft, thick texture containing or resembling pulp, like the flesh of certain fruits. Can also describe writing or media that is sensational or of poor quality.
Pulpy oranges inspire sculpy art with gulpy juice breaks!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'pulpa' meaning flesh or soft part of fruit, with the English adjective suffix '-y' added to describe something having the qualities of pulp.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The vampire complained that the blood orange was too pulpy for his refined taste.”
“She avoided the pulpy smoothie because she didn't want chunks stuck in her teeth.”
“The detective's pulpy novel collection was ironically more exciting than his real cases.”
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