Fleshiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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fleshiness

 

[ หˆflษ›สƒi.nษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical attribute

Fleshiness refers to the quality or state of being fleshy, indicating a soft or plump texture in respect to living organisms. It often pertains to the abundance of flesh on the body or specific parts, contributing to an overall roundness or fullness.

Synonyms

fullness, juiciness, plumpness

Examples of usage

  • The fleshiness of the fruit made it very appealing.
  • The chef admired the fleshiness of the steak before cooking it.
  • Her fleshiness was a point of pride, showcasing her healthy lifestyle.

Translations

Translations of the word "fleshiness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carnosidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเค‚เคธเคฒเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fleischigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ daging

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผ'ััะธัั‚ั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ miฤ™sistoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‚‰่ณช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chair

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carnosidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท etlilik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ด์ฝ”๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุญู…ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ masitost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรคsitosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚‰่ดจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mesnatost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ holdleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั‚ั–ัั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒชแƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™tlilik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ carnosidad

Etymology

The term 'fleshiness' originates from the Old English 'flesc', which means 'flesh' or 'meat'. This word has roots in Proto-Germanic 'fleska', referring to the edible soft tissue of animals. Over time, 'flesh' came to describe not only the meat of animals but also the soft tissue of humans and other organisms. The suffix '-iness' was added to denote a state or quality; hence 'fleshiness' emerged in the English lexicon during the Middle Ages. Although often associated with aspects of hunger and sustenance, the term has also extended into more figurative and cultural contexts, reflecting notions of abundance and health in various domains, including gastronomy and aesthetics.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,461, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.