fleshy
word
Definition
Describes something that has a lot of soft, thick, or fat tissue, such as a body part or a juicy fruit. It can refer to people with more body fat or things like thick plant leaves.
Usage & Nuances
'Fleshy' is often used for thick parts of plants (like 'fleshy leaves') or body parts (like 'fleshy arms'). When describing people, it is a gentle or neutral way to say someone is slightly fat; more commonly used in descriptive, not rude, contexts. Common in biology and culinary contexts.
Example Sentences
This fruit has a fleshy inside.
basic
The cactus has fleshy leaves that store water.
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He has fleshy cheeks.
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Some mushrooms are really fleshy and great for cooking.
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Her hands felt soft and fleshy when I shook them.
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The plant's fleshy stem helps it survive dry weather.
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