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pulpy

[ puhl-pee ]

adjective

pulpier, pulpiest.
  1. pertaining to, characteristic of, or resembling pulp; fleshy or soft.
  2. pertaining to, characteristic of, or resembling magazines or books considered pulp; sensationalistic; trashy.


pulpy

/ ˈ±èÊŒ±ô±èɪ /

adjective

  1. having a soft or soggy consistency
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ±è³Ü±ô±è¾±²Ô±ð²õ²õ, noun
  • ˈ±è³Ü±ô±è¾±±ô²â, adverb
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ±è³Ü±ô±èi·±ô²â adverb
  • ±è³Ü±ô±èi·²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of pulpy1

First recorded in 1585–95; pulp + -y 1
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Example Sentences

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Described by the Guardian as a "deliciously pulpy supernatural soap opera", the TV version was part of a craze for vampire stories that also included Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Twilight and True Blood.

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The bouquet of bookbinding and pulpy paper makes for a most intoxicating inhale.

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Did you see “Conclave,†a pulpy entertainment that, because of its fancy trappings, seems smarter than it actually is?

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The FT's review celebrated veteran director, Ridley Scott, for his "stubborn charm", "belligerent swagger" and "ideas that are more pulpy and loopy".

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I do not love pulpy, soapy beach reads.

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