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

The team identified a continuous midline feature that began as a fleshy crest along the neck and trunk and transitioned over the hips into a single row of spikes running down the tail — each spike positioned over a single vertebra and fitted to each other. —Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025

The researchers used a series of methods involving x-rays, CT scans, and microscopic and chemical analyses to ensure that the fleshy parts were indeed just a clay molding. —Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025

According to their analyses, the dinosaur, which could grow to over 12 meters (40 feet) long, had a fleshy crest along the neck and back and a row of spikes running down the tail. —Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025

Pears are fleshy pome fruits from the rose (Rosaceae) plant family, which also includes apples, peaches, plums and cherries. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 Oct. 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