Definition

In a way that is soft, moist, and often mushy, resembling pulp.

Example

The fruit was pulpily ripe, making it easy to mash for the smoothie.

Conversation

Did you notice how the smoothie turned out today?

Yeah, it looks really pulpily thick, just how I like it.

I think the fruit made it extra pulpily delicious this time.

Definitely! It gives it a nice texture.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pulpily → It is formed from "pulp" (from Latin *pulpa*, meaning soft or fleshy part) and the suffix "-ily" (meaning in a manner of). The word "pulpily" describes something that is in a manner resembling or characteristic of pulp, often soft and juicy.

Memory Tip

Think of the soft and fleshy part of fruit ('pulp') and how 'ily' indicates a manner — so 'pulpily' means in a soft, juicy manner.

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