Definition

Describing something that has flesh or is fleshy in appearance or texture.

Example

The artist created a sculpture that looked fleshed and lifelike.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see the new statue in the park?

Yeah, it's pretty impressive, especially how fleshed out the details are.

I know, right? It almost looks real!

Exactly! The artist did a great job capturing that fleshed look.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fleshed → The word originates from the Old English 'flesh' (meaning the soft substance of the body) combined with the suffix '-ed' (indicating a state or condition). Thus, 'fleshed' refers to being in a state of having flesh or being made flesh.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for the soft substance of the body — 'flesh' — and remember that 'fleshed' means being in a state of having flesh.

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