Definition

Having a lot of flesh; thick and soft in texture.

Example

The steak was much fleshier than I expected, making it very juicy.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you noticed how some fruits look fleshier than others?

Yeah, especially the ones that are ripe and ready to eat!

I always prefer the fleshier ones; they taste so much better.

Same here! They’re definitely more satisfying to bite into.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fleshier → It is formed from "flesh" (from Old English *flaesc*, meaning the soft substance of the body) and "-ier" (a comparative suffix indicating more of a quality). The word "fleshier" means having more flesh or being more fleshy than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'flesh' as the soft substance of the body, and remember that 'fleshier' means having more of that soft substance.

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