adj
pulpy
Pulpy (adj) means Soft and thick, like pulp.
adj
1
Soft and thick, like pulp.
"the pulpy texture of overripe fruit"
2
Cheaply sensational, with a strong focus on violence and sex, like old pulp magazines.
"In a sly bit of casting, Tony Goldwyn — a star of the pulpy TV series “Scandal” — shows up as one of the leaders of the Christmas Adventurers Club.."
— Manohla Dargis, ‘One Battle After Another’ Review: Paul Thomas Anderson’s Rallying Cry (2025)
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Etymology
Formed from pulp and -y.
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squashy
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What is the meaning of pulpy?
"pulpy" (adj) means soft and thick, like pulp.
What is another word for pulpy?
Other words for "pulpy" include squashy.
What is the opposite of pulpy?
Opposites of "pulpy" include hard, solid, dry.
What are the different meanings of pulpy?
"pulpy" has 2 main meanings: 1. Soft and thick, like pulp; 2. Cheaply sensational, with a strong focus on violence and sex, like old pulp magazines.
