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

It might be made of the same substance, evolving into a fleshy body but retaining the same lanky, distorted proportions. —Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026

Thick, fleshy leaves give some contrast to lavender’s fine, needle-like foliage. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 May 2026

Calla lilies spread quickly by means of fleshy underground stems known as rhizomes. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026

What feels like sci-fi resolves into a Realist worker portrait as a technological fantasy of efficiency chafes against the fleshy, earthly physical world. —Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 May 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