fleshy

adjective

ˈfle-shē 

fleshier; fleshiest

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

Synonyms

• juicy
• pulpy
• succulent

Examples of fleshy in a Sentence

the fleshy part of the thigh

the fleshy texture of the melon

a plant with fleshy leaves

Recent Examples on the Web

Falstaff is vitality incarnate — exuberant, excessive, grandiloquent, unashamedly self-preserving, defiant and fleshy, witty and roguish, an addict by personality and addictive to those who can’t help but love him. —Sara Holdren, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025

Grotesqueries abound, both metaphorical and fleshy. —Melena Ryzik, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025

Now, two new studies are unraveling some of the mysteries surrounding the soft, fleshy structures protruding from our heads. —Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025

Mark Mulroney’s Look That Way depicts a subversive medley of fleshy tree limbs oozing grubs, an ominous vise grip, and an apple showing signs of rot. —Leilani Marie Labong, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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

Phrases Containing fleshy

• fleshy fruit

Kids Definition

fleshy

adjective

ˈflesh-ē 

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

Medical Definition

fleshy

adjective

ˈflesh-ē 

fleshier; fleshiest

: marked by abundant flesh

especially : corpulent