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Fleshy: meaning, definitions and examples

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fleshy

 

[ หˆflษ›สƒi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

texture description

The word 'fleshy' refers to something that is soft and plump, often resembling flesh. This term is typically used to describe the physical characteristics of fruits, vegetables, or even body parts that are full of tissue. In a broader context, it can also imply a rich or abundant quality. For example, a fleshy fruit may have a soft and juicy texture, while a person described as fleshy might have a rounded figure.

Synonyms

juicy, plump, rich, soft, tender.

Examples of usage

  • The fleshy tomato was ripe and ready to eat.
  • She admired the fleshy leaves of the succulent plant.
  • The artist depicted a fleshy figure in his sculpture.
  • He preferred fleshy steaks over lean cuts of meat.

Translations

Translations of the word "fleshy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carnoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเค‚เคธเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fleischig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berisi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผ'ััะธัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ miฤ™sisty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‚‰่ณชใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท carnรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carnoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท etli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œก์ฆ™์ด ๋งŽ์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุญู…ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ masitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรคsitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚‰่ดจ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mesnat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kjรถtkenndur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั‚ั–ัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒชแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™tirli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ carnoso

Etymology

The word 'fleshy' originates from the Middle English word 'flesh', which comes from the Old English 'flวฃsc', meaning 'flesh, fleshly body'. The adjective form 'fleshy' developed in English to describe something resembling or composed of flesh. Historically, 'flesh' has been a term used to denote the soft substance that makes up the body of an organism, particularly in animals. The use of the suffix '-y' to create 'fleshy' implies a characteristic quality of abundance or softness associated with flesh. Over the centuries, 'fleshy' has been adopted in various contexts, ranging from culinary descriptions to metaphorical uses in literature, emphasizing qualities of richness, texture, and abundance. Its applications have also extended to botany in the description of fruits and plants that have thick, soft parts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,165, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.