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

Examples of fleshy in a Sentence

the fleshy part of the thigh the fleshy texture of the melon a plant with fleshy leaves
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The thick, fleshy leaves and colorful flowers of a Christmas cactus might be intriguing to cats but thankfully the plants are nontoxic to pets who may eat a little of them. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2024 The fungal network hidden under fleshy, white king oyster mushrooms doesn’t just sprout elegant appetizers. Saima S. Iqbal, Scientific American, 25 Oct. 2024 My phone’s pixel density is so high, my stupid fleshy eyeballs are incapable of seeing any more pixels. Eric Ravenscraft, WIRED, 25 Aug. 2024 Big, fleshy, writhing canvases filled with body parts. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fleshy 

Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of fleshy was in the 14th century

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“Fleshy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fleshy. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

fleshy

adjective
fleshier; fleshiest
1
a
: resembling or consisting of flesh
2
: having or being soft juicy tissue : pulpy
fleshy fruits
fleshiness noun

Medical Definition

fleshy

adjective
fleshier; fleshiest
: marked by abundant flesh
especially : corpulent

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