fleshy

1 of 2

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

fleshiness

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noun

flesh·​i·​ness

ˈfleshēnə̇s, 

-shin-

plural -es

: the state of being fleshy : stout or plump habit of body : corpulence

Synonyms of fleshy

Adjective

• juicy

Examples of fleshy in a Sentence

Adjective

the fleshy part of the thigh

the fleshy texture of the melon

a plant with fleshy leaves

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Lots of fleshy black cherry fruit with juicy cassis flavors, with some fine structure and mouthwatering acidity. — Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Eleven hours into my night shift, the fleshy light of dawn fans out from the room. — Ashley Andreou, STAT, 22 June 2026

Adaptations of the Odyssey are always fleshy affairs, with half-naked men lying happily or forlornly on beaches. — David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026

Legumes are large, fleshy, nutrient-dense plant seeds. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English fleshines, from fleshy + -nes -ness

First Known Use

Adjective

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

Phrases Containing fleshy

• fleshy fruit

Rhymes for fleshy

• swadeshi

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