fleshy
UK: ˈfleʃi | US: ˈfleʃi
adj. consisting of or resembling flesh; soft and thick
adj. (of plants) having a thick, pulpy texture
adj. (figuratively) excessively indulgent or sensual
The word "fleshy" combines the Old English root "flesh" (meaning the soft tissue of the body) with the suffix "-y," which forms adjectives indicating a characteristic or resemblance. "Flesh" itself traces back to Proto-Germanic *flaisk-, likely related to the idea of "tearing" or "dividing" meat. Over time, "fleshy" expanded beyond literal flesh to describe anything thick, pulpy, or indulgent, reflecting both physical and metaphorical richness.
The fruit was overly fleshy and juicy, making it messy to eat.
His fleshy cheeks gave him a jovial appearance.
The cactus has fleshy stems that store water.
She avoided fleshy novels, preferring more intellectual reads.
The artist exaggerated the model's fleshy curves in the painting.