Fleshiness: meaning, definitions and examples
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fleshiness
[ หflษสi.nษs ]
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:
๐ต๐น carnosidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคพเคเคธเคฒเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Fleischigkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ daging
๐บ๐ฆ ะผ'ััะธัััััั
๐ต๐ฑ miฤsistoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่่ณช
๐ซ๐ท chair
๐ช๐ธ carnosidad
๐น๐ท etlilik
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด์ฝ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุญู ูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ masitost
๐ธ๐ฐ mรคsitosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่่ดจ
๐ธ๐ฎ mesnatost
๐ฎ๐ธ holdleiki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตัััััะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแ แชแแแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษtlilik
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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