PULPY Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

pulpy

adjective

ˈpəl-pē

Definition of pulpy

as in juicy

full of juice good, ripe peaches will be pulpy and not mealy

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as in soft

giving easily to the touch the pulpy flesh of ripe fruit

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Recent Examples of pulpy An even pulpier tableau calls back to that scene in the final moments of the premiere. — Judy Berman, Time, 8 Jan. 2026

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Adjective

An adventure with worms, good fat juicy old-time earthworms, moist and sexy and leaving their mucus on you.

— Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
And last but not least, this fun and juicy rom-com is another delightful offering from Lily Chu — an audio darling whose Audible editions are narrated by Hamilton alum Philippa Soo.

— Nissa Renzo, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

Definition of juicy

Adjective

Play soft music to drown out fireworks blasts and give your pet something to do, like putting treats inside an interactive toy, to keep them calm and happy.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
This relaxed pick is incredibly soft, really cute, and surprisingly easy to style.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026

Definition of soft

Adjective

So pack that sunscreen, toss a floppy hat into your weekend bag, and get ready to sip fruity drinks with tiny umbrellas.

— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Dogs of all shapes and sizes entered the gates of Citi Field Thursday night with wagging tails, floppy ears and plenty of Mets gear.

— Christina Cardona, USA Today, 26 June 2026

Definition of floppy

Adjective

The Best Way To Store Half A Tomato The best way to store half a tomato is to keep the cut side protected while limiting excess moisture that can make your tomato mushy faster.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
This is partly because DeGette is not exactly a mushy moderate.

— Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026

Definition of mushy

Adjective

Earlier movie versions have managed the story’s most frightening moments with the limited technology available at the time—much plastic and spongy stuff; monsters in process shots looming over little men; papier-mâché boulders flung from hilltops.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
The savory crepe, wrapped in paper, is a walkable handheld, its delicate, lightly spongy batter of mung bean flower fused with an egg that’s cracked on top, then spread, ensuring both come in every delicious bite.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026

Definition of spongy

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