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

The brown roots of a peony have a center stem surrounded by several fleshy roots. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025

From the region’s oldest producer, Filius comforts like a favorite T-shirt, with flavors of bright, fleshy lime, flower blossom, nougat, and seashells. —Christina Pickard, Bon Appétit, 5 Mar. 2025

The rocks are very phallic, with fleshy tones and skin-like wrinkles. —Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 18 Mar. 2025

The sea cucumber is also covered with tentacles and papillae, or fleshy protrusions, according to the study. —Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 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