Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fleshy
Adjective
/ˈflɛʃ.i/
Definition
Having a soft and thick texture or a large amount of flesh.
Examples
- The fleshy fruit of the peach is delicious and juicy.
- The plant has fleshy leaves that store water.
- His fleshy hands were comforting and warm.
Meaning
The term ‘fleshy’ generally describes something that is rich in flesh, either in a botanical sense, like certain fruits, or in a biological sense, referring to body parts that are soft and fat.
Synonyms
- Meaty
- Thick
- Soft
- Pulpy
