adj

fleshy

FLEH-shee

Fleshy (adj) means having a lot of soft body tissue; plump or fat. Example: “He had fleshy cheeks that made him look younger than he was.”

adj

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

"He had fleshy cheeks that made him look younger than he was."

Thick and soft in texture, like flesh, especially describing fruit or plants.

"The mango has a sweet, fleshy interior beneath its thin skin."

How to use fleshy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSoft, thick, and full-bodied — used for plump body parts or for fruit with a lot of soft pulp.

Common pairings

fleshy fruit fleshy leaves fleshy arms

Word forms

fleshier comparative, more fleshy comparative, fleshiest superlative, most fleshy superlative

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Etymology

From flesh + the adjective-forming suffix -y.

Synonyms

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Antonyms

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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.

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