Pulpous

Describing something that has a fleshy, soft, and pulpy consistency; resembling or containing a substantial amount of pulp. This term often applies to fruits, vegetables, and other organic materials. It suggests a texture that is easily compressed or broken down, often with a high moisture content. It can also describe an analogous soft, yielding consistency in other contexts, such as a thick, gooey substance or even a description of a specific texture on someone's body. The term evokes a sensory experience of a soft, somewhat juicy and yielding feeling. It is related to the terms pulp and fleshy.

Pulpous meaning with examples

• The overripe tomatoes were pulpous in her hand, their skins splitting with the slightest pressure. Juice ran all over, making a huge mess as she tried to salvage any of it. Despite the mess she was happy to be making the fresh tomato sauce.
• The pulpous texture of the mango made it a delight to eat, each bite melting in his mouth. He loves to feel the sweet juice dripping down his chin, and the soft feel. He could eat them everyday.
• The rotting fruit in the compost bin had become a pulpous mass, attracting flies and a pungent smell. He needed to get rid of it as soon as possible to make it easier to work in the garden.
• After being exposed to the humid conditions, the wood had become pulpous and vulnerable to decay and fungus. He did not expect the damage to be so severe after the summer storms.