fleshy

adjective

ˈfle-shē 

fleshier; fleshiest

1

a

: marked by, consisting of, or resembling flesh

b

: marked by abundant flesh

especially : corpulent

2

a

: succulent, pulpy

the fleshy texture of a melon

b

: not thin, dry, or membranous

fleshy fungi

fleshiness noun

Synonyms

• juicy

Examples of fleshy in a Sentence

the fleshy part of the thigh

the fleshy texture of the melon

a plant with fleshy leaves

Recent Examples on the Web

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An odd future where fleshy robots deliver your latest order of toilet paper, in other words, might not be all that far-fetched. —Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 12 June 2025

Uterine polyps Polyps are soft, fleshy growths usually found on the inside lining of the uterus (called the endometrium) and on or around the cervix. —Ashley Abramson, SELF, 7 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing fleshy

• fleshy fruit

Kids Definition

fleshy

adjective

ˈflesh-ē 

fleshier; fleshiest

1

a

: resembling or consisting of flesh

b

: plump entry 5, fat

2

: having or being soft juicy tissue : pulpy

fleshy fruits

fleshiness noun

Medical Definition

fleshy

adjective

ˈflesh-ē 

fleshier; fleshiest

: marked by abundant flesh

especially : corpulent