Fleshy

Pronunciation: /ˈflɛʃi/

Definitions of fleshy

adjective describing something that is soft and thick, often referring to body tissue or fruits

Example Sentences

A1 The peach had a fleshy texture.

A2 She preferred fleshy fruits like mangoes and watermelons.

B1 The doctor explained that the fleshy bump on her arm was a harmless cyst.

B2 The steak was cooked perfectly, with a juicy and fleshy consistency.

C1 Botanists study the fleshy parts of plants to understand their reproductive structures.

C2 The artist captured the fleshy curves of the model's body in exquisite detail.

Examples of fleshy in a Sentence

formal The fleshy part of the fruit is often the most nutritious.

informal I love biting into the fleshy part of a ripe peach.

slang Her fleshy cheeks turned red when she was embarrassed.

figurative His fleshy heart was full of love and compassion.

Grammatical Forms of fleshy

• past tense: fleshed
• plural: fleshies
• comparative: fleshier
• superlative: fleshiest
• present tense: fleshes
• future tense: will flesh
• perfect tense: have fleshed
• continuous tense: is fleshing
• singular: fleshy
• positive degree: fleshy
• infinitive: to flesh
• gerund: fleshing
• participle: fleshed

Origin and Evolution of fleshy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'fleshy' originated from the Middle English word 'flesch', which was derived from the Old English word 'flæsc'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fleshy' has retained its original meaning of relating to or consisting of flesh, but it has also come to be used metaphorically to describe something plump, succulent, or substantial.