fleshy
/fleshy/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a soft, thick, and often plump quality similar to or consisting of flesh: Describes something that is soft and thick, like the tissue of a body.
- Full of flesh; plump or fat: Describes a person or part of the body that is large and soft due to abundant flesh or fat, often on a large frame.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The cactus has a thick, fleshy stem that stores water.
- He had a fleshy face with full cheeks.
- Some fruits, like peaches, have a fleshy outer part surrounding the pit.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical Context: In botany, "fleshy" describes plant parts (like fruits, stems, or leaves) that are thick, soft, and succulent.
- Grapes are berries with a fleshy pericarp.
- Descriptive Anatomy: Used to describe body parts that are soft and substantial.
- She had fleshy palms.
Variants and Related Words
- Flesh (n): The soft substance of a body, consisting of muscle and fat.
- Fleshiness (n): The quality or state of being fleshy.
Synonyms
- Plump: Slightly fat in a pleasant way.
- Pulpy: Having a soft, wet consistency.
- Succulent (especially for plants): Full of juice; tender and juicy.
Antonyms
- Gaunt: Extremely thin and bony.
- Skinny: Very thin.
- Fibrous: Consisting of or resembling fibers; not soft or fleshy.
Related Phrases
- Fleshy part: A specific area of the body that is soft and muscular/fatty.
- Apply pressure to the fleshy part of your thumb.
Adjective
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of or relating to or resembling flesh
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usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it
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