fleshier; fleshiest
1
fleshiness
noun
Examples of fleshy in a Sentence
the fleshy part of the thigh
the fleshy texture of the melon
a plant with fleshy leaves
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There are many types of these small plants, always with a pair of very thick, fleshy leaves and almost no stem.
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Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
The sea cucumber is also covered with tentacles and papillae, or fleshy protrusions, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
Every now and then, a fresh Mickey slips out of the regeneration machine and tumbles slickly onto the floor like a fleshy alien.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2025
For faster results, choose herbs with fleshy stems, like basil or mint.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
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Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
The sea cucumber is also covered with tentacles and papillae, or fleshy protrusions, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
Every now and then, a fresh Mickey slips out of the regeneration machine and tumbles slickly onto the floor like a fleshy alien.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2025
For faster results, choose herbs with fleshy stems, like basil or mint.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fleshy
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“Fleshy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fleshy. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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fleshy
adjective
fleshier; fleshiest
1
a
: resembling or consisting of flesh
b
: plump entry 5, fat
2
: having or being soft juicy tissue : pulpy
fleshy fruits
fleshiness
noun
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