Definition of Fleshy
Fleshy
flesh·y
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
bulky or plump in build, having a lot of tissue (muscle and fat, i.e. flesh) between one's bones and skin, describing a person or their body;
e.g. He had soft, fleshy hands that had probably never been used for manual labor.
(adjective)
soft and giving in to pressure, often filled with fluid, usually referring to a part of a plant;
e.g. This fruit becomes sweet and fleshy when it is ripe.
(adjective)
broadly, relating to or resembling the soft tissue of an animal;
e.g. The meat will lose its fleshy pink color if it is spoilt.
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