Definition

The state or quality of being soft and full of juice, often used to describe fruits or other food items that have a soft, moist texture.

Example

The pulpiness of the ripe mango made it perfect for smoothies.

Conversation

I tried that new smoothie place yesterday, and it was amazing!

Oh really? Was it super fruity?

Yeah, the pulpiness made it so refreshing!

That sounds perfect for a hot day!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pulpiness → It is formed from "pulp" (from Latin *pulpa*, meaning soft or fleshy part) and "-iness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "pulpiness" refers to the quality of being soft and fleshy, often used to describe the texture of fruit or other materials.

Memory Tip

Think of the soft, fleshy part of fruit ('pulp') and how the '-iness' suffix indicates a quality. This helps you remember that 'pulpiness' describes the quality of being soft and fleshy.

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