fleshy

adjective

ˈfle-shē How to pronounce fleshy (audio)
Definition of fleshynext
1
as in juicy
full of juice fleshy apples, the kind good for making cider

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2
as in plump
having an excess of body fat the fleshy man slowly heaved himself out of his chair

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Recent Examples of fleshy Lots of fleshy black cherry fruit with juicy cassis flavors, with some fine structure and mouthwatering acidity. — Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Stone fruit is a general term used to describe fruits with a fleshy exterior surrounding a large, hard central pit that protects a seed. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026 Adaptations of the Odyssey are always fleshy affairs, with half-naked men lying happily or forlornly on beaches. — David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 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 See All Example Sentences for fleshy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleshy
  1. juicy
  2. plump
  3. fat
  4. round
Adjective
  • An adventure with worms, good fat juicy old-time earthworms, moist and sexy and leaving their mucus on you.
    — Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • And last but not least, this fun and juicy rom-com is another delightful offering from Lily Chu — an audio darling whose Audible editions are narrated by Hamilton alum Philippa Soo.
    — Nissa Renzo, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Definition of juicy
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  • Advanced Night Ceramide Signature Anti-Aging Night Cream Think of this ceramide-rich formula as plump skin in a bottle.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • Instead of turning to cobbler this summer, put all of those juicy peaches and plump raspberries at the farmers’ market to good use with this stunning recipe.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of plump
Adjective
  • The smaller heritage breeds available had higher fat content and varied muscle structure when compared to modern commodity pork.
    — Amethyst Ganaway, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • Oxidation, rancidity, and fat separation all happen faster when ambient temperatures rise.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026
Definition of fat
Adjective
  • Next, the Scala takes shape with a round toe, two top straps and a laced bow.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • To cut the kiwi into round slices, set the kiwi on the cutting board on one of its curvy sides.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
Definition of round

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