FLESHINESS Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

fleshiness

noun

Definition of fleshiness

as in obesity

the condition of having an excess of body fat the fleshiness of the foreign tourists was in sharp contrast to the gauntness of the native Africans

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as in juiciness

the quality or state of being full of juice loves the fleshiness of ripe watermelon

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Noun

Studies have shown that too much milk can lead to obesity and even cardiovascular disease and can have adverse effects on overall mortality.

— Fatma Tanis, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
In multiple trials involving adults with obesity and moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea, a GLP-1 substantially reduced the times breathing slowed or stopped during sleep.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of obesity

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Cooking chicken to the right internal temperature not only ensures safety but also juiciness, preventing dryness that can spoil a meal.

— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026
How Long Frozen Lemons Last Frozen whole lemons will maintain their bright flavor and juiciness for about four months.

— Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of juiciness

Noun

Because the reactor saves weight and internal space, ship designers could build a dual-draft hull.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
Maintaining a healthy weight can prevent the chronic, systemic inflammation that is linked to metabolic syndrome, which directly accelerates structural skin and tissue aging.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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