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flesh·y
 fleshy
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- pronunciation:
- fle
shi
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adjective |
| inflections: |
fleshier, fleshiest |
| definition 1: |
having a lot of soft body tissue.
He squeezed his fleshy arms through the tight sleeves of his shirt.- synonyms:
- fat, heavy, plump
- antonyms:
- bony, gaunt, lean, skinny
- similar words:
- chubby, obese, overweight, stout
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| definition 2: |
composed of soft body tissue, as opposed to feathers, bone, or the like.
A turkey has fleshy folds of skin hanging under its jaw. |
| definition 3: |
composed of soft or moist plant tissue, as part of a fruit or vegetable.
The fleshy part of the fruit is edible, but the skin is not.- similar words:
- juicy
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| related words: |
plump, soft |
| derivation: |
fleshiness (n.) |
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