Pulpy: meaning, definitions and examples

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pulpy

 

[ หˆpสŒlpi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing a texture

Having a soft, moist, and easily crushable texture, often referring to fruits or vegetables.

Synonyms

crushable, moist, soft.

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Word Description / Examples
pulpy

Use 'pulpy' to describe something that has a lot of soft, fleshy material. It is often used for fruits or materials that are mushy and full of pulp.

  • The pulpy texture of the orange made it perfect for juicing.
  • The novelist described the murder scene with such pulpy details that it almost felt like watching a film.
soft

Soft can describe something that has a smooth, pliable texture. It is often used for objects that are gentle to touch and easy to deform.

  • The pillow is filled with down feathers, making it exceptionally soft.
  • Her voice was soft and soothing, a perfect match for the lullaby.
moist

Moist is best used to describe something that is slightly wet or damp. It can be used for food, skin, or other materials needing to retain a bit of water.

  • The cake was incredibly moist and delicious.
  • Keep the soil moist but not overly wet for the best plant growth.
crushable

Use 'crushable' to refer to something that can easily be crushed or smashed. This word often applies to materials or objects that break down or deform under pressure.

  • These lightweight, crushable cans are perfect for recycling.
  • The packing material is very crushable, so be careful while handling it.

Examples of usage

  • The pulpy orange juice was refreshing on a hot summer day.
  • She bit into the pulpy peach and juice dripped down her chin.
  • The pulpy tomatoes were perfect for making sauce.
  • The pulpy texture of the mango made it easy to blend into a smoothie.
  • The pulpy consistency of the papaya made it ideal for a fruit salad.

Translations

Translations of the word "pulpy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น polpudo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‚เคฆเฅ‡เคฆเคพเคฐ (Gลซdedฤr)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fruchtfleischhaltig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berdaging

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผ'ัะบะพั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ miฤ…ลผszowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆžœ่‚‰ใฎๅคšใ„ (ใ‹ใซใใฎใŠใŠใ„, kaniku no ooi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pulpeux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pulposo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท posalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณผ์œก์ด ๋งŽ์€ (gwaryugi manheun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ูŠุก ุจุงู„ู„ุจ (mali' biallub)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ duลพnatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ duลพinatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคšๆฑ็š„ (duล zhฤซ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mesnat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kjรถtrรญkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั‚ั‚i

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒชแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜ (khortsiani)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™tli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pulposo

Etymology

The word 'pulpy' originated from the late 16th century, derived from the Latin word 'pulpus' meaning 'fleshy'. Over time, it evolved to describe the soft and moist texture of fruits and vegetables. The use of 'pulpy' expanded to include various other contexts, such as describing writing style or storytelling with rich, vivid details.

See also: pulp.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,369, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.