pulpy

[ puhl-pee ]

adjective

, pulp·i·er, pulp·i·est.

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

/ ˈpʌlpɪ /

adjective

1. having a soft or soggy consistency

Derived Forms

• ˈpulpiness, noun
• ˈpulpily, adverb

Other Words From

• pulpi·ly adverb
• pulpi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of pulpy¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

I do not love pulpy, soapy beach reads.

From Los Angeles Times

“Batman: Caped Crusader,” a cartoon series premiering Thursday on Prime Video, is not the first attempt to take the character back to his pulpy roots.

From Los Angeles Times

A delirious, pulpy mishmash of knockoffs, “The Scargiver” isn’t good, but it sure is something.

From New York Times