Definition

The quality or condition of having a lot of flesh or being soft and plump.

Example

The fleshiness of the fruit made it very appealing to eat.

Conversation

Have you noticed the fleshiness of the new fruit at the market?

Yeah, they look really ripe and delicious!

I think the fleshiness makes them taste sweeter too.

Absolutely! I'm definitely going to buy some this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fleshiness → It is formed from "flesh" (from Old English *flaesc*, meaning the soft substance of the body) and "-iness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "fleshiness" refers to the quality of being fleshy or having a lot of flesh.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'flesh' which refers to the soft part of the body, and remember that 'fleshiness' means having a lot of that soft substance.

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