fleshy

fleshy

adjective \ˈfle-shē\

: having a large amount of flesh

: soft and thick

flesh·i·erflesh·i·est

Full Definition of FLESHY

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>

— flesh·i·ness noun

Examples of FLESHY

1. the fleshy part of the thigh
2. the fleshy texture of the melon
3. a plant with fleshy leaves

First Known Use of FLESHY

14th century

Related to FLESHY

Synonyms

juicy, pulpy, succulent

Antonyms

juiceless, sapless

Related Words

sappy, watery

Near Antonyms

dehydrated, desiccated, dry, sere (also sear), shriveled (or shrivelled), withered

fleshy

adjective \ˈflesh-ē\   (Medical Dictionary)

flesh·i·erflesh·i·est

Medical Definition of FLESHY

: marked by abundant flesh; especially : corpulent