Definition

Describing something that is soft, thick, and full of flesh, often used to refer to fruits or parts of animals that are juicy and plump.

Example

The fleshy peaches were perfect for making a pie.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you tried the new restaurant downtown?

No, I haven't, but I heard they have really fleshy burgers.

Yeah, I saw some pictures online, and they looked amazing!

I definitely need to check it out soon!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fleshy → It is formed from "flesh" (from Old English *flaesc*, meaning the soft substance of the body) and "-y" (a suffix used to form adjectives indicating a characteristic). The word "fleshy" means having the characteristics of flesh or being soft and plump.

Memory Tip

Think of 'flesh' as the soft part of the body, and remember that 'fleshy' describes something that has the qualities of flesh, like being soft or plump.

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