English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

fleshy

1 synonyms and 3 antonyms for fleshy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Having a lot of soft body tissue; plump or fat.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

Antonyms

How to use fleshy

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

fleshy fruit fleshy leaves fleshy arms

Etymology

From flesh + the adjective-forming suffix -y.

Full origin of fleshy →

Frequently asked questions

What does “fleshy” mean?

The word “fleshy” means having a lot of soft body tissue; plump or fat. In plain terms, soft, thick, and full-bodied — used for plump body parts or for fruit with a lot of soft pulp.

How do you pronounce “fleshy”?

“Fleshy” is pronounced FLEH-shee (/ˈflɛʃi/ in IPA).

How do you use “fleshy” in a sentence?

Here is “fleshy” used in a sentence: “He had fleshy cheeks that made him look younger than he was.”

What is the opposite of “fleshy”?

The opposite of “fleshy” — its antonyms — are bony, slender and slim.

What part of speech is “fleshy”?

“Fleshy” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “fleshy” have?

“Fleshy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a lot of soft body tissue; plump or fat.

People also searched

Nearby words

← Back to the full definition of fleshy
Synonyms and antonyms from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.