fleshy

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adjective

ˈfle-shē How to pronounce fleshy (audio)
fleshier; fleshiest
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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

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Adjective the fleshy part of the thigh the fleshy texture of the melon a plant with fleshy leaves
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Break open its thick, fleshy leaves to reveal burn-healing gel. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 July 2026 Calendula Calendula’s fleshy leaves, stems, and flowers also draw slugs and snails away from other crops and can be interplanted in food or flower gardens for natural slug control. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for fleshy

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English fleshines, from fleshy + -nes -ness

First Known Use

Adjective

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

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

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fleshy

adjective
ˈflesh-ē How to pronounce fleshy (audio)
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

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fleshy

adjective
ˈflesh-ē How to pronounce fleshy (audio)
fleshier; fleshiest
: marked by abundant flesh
especially : corpulent

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