pulpy

IPA/ˈpʌlpi/
IPA/ˈpʌlpi/

pulpy — adjective

  • pulpypositive
  • pulpiercomparative
  • pulpiestsuperlative

1. describing a substance or food that is very soft, full of moisture, and easily c

1.形容詞B1
釋義

describing a substance or food that is very soft, full of moisture, and easily crushed or broken apart, similar to the inside of a very ripe fruit

例句

The overripe mango was so pulpy that it fell apart as Beatriz sliced it.

collocation: pulpy + fruit / pulpy flesh

Andrei preferred his orange juice without any pulpy bits floating in it.

同義詞
  • mushy

    more common and less specific; can describe any soft, semi-solid texture including overcooked food

  • squashy

    British English, emphasises that something yields easily under pressure

反義詞
  • firm

    describes something that holds its shape when pressed

  • solid

    describes something that is not soft or liquid-like

用法筆記

Describes texture, usually of fruit, vegetables, or cooked food. Not used for things that have become wet from external liquid — for that, use 'soggy'.

常見錯誤

❌The toast became pulpy after sitting in the sink.
✅The toast became soggy after sitting in the sink.
💡'Pulpy' describes natural softness (like fruit flesh), not something made wet by external water.

2. connected with cheap, mass-produced books or magazines that contain exciting, sh

2.形容詞C1
釋義

connected with cheap, mass-produced books or magazines that contain exciting, shocking, or violent stories, usually with little serious literary value

例句

The bookstore had a whole shelf of pulpy crime novels with bright, cheap covers.

collocation: pulpy crime novels / pulpy thriller

Kian loved collecting pulpy science-fiction magazines from the 1950s.

同義詞
  • sensational

    broader; can describe news or art designed to provoke strong emotions

  • trashy

    more informal and judgmental, suggesting very low quality

  • lurid

    specifically about shocking, violent, or sexual content presented in an exaggerated way

反義詞
  • literary

    describes writing with serious artistic or intellectual ambitions

  • highbrow

    describes culture aimed at an educated or sophisticated audience

用法筆記

Often used in literary or film criticism. Originally referred to magazines printed on cheap wood-pulp paper (late 19th–mid 20th century). Modern usage focuses on the sensational style rather than the physical paper quality.

常見錯誤

❌She submitted a pulpy research paper to the journal.
✅She submitted a pulpy crime story to a genre magazine.
💡'Pulpy' describes sensational fiction, not poor-quality academic writing.