fleshy

adjective
UK: /ˈfleʃi/
US: /ˈfleʃi/

  1. Having a lot of flesh; plump or overweight.

    1. The baby had fleshy cheeks.
    2. The boxer's fleshy physique was not ideal for the upcoming competition, he needed to slim down.

  2. Resembling flesh in color or texture.

    1. The rose had fleshy petals.
    2. The sculptor chose a clay with a fleshy tone to capture the realistic feel of skin.

  3. Relating to or preoccupied with physical pleasures or desires.

    1. He led a fleshy life.
    2. The novel delved into the fleshy temptations that the protagonist struggled to resist.

Synonyms

chubby carnal fleshed sensual plump

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fleshy" in English means: Having a lot of flesh; plump or overweight., Resembling flesh in color or texture., Relating to or preoccupied with physical pleasures or desires..

The phonetic transcription of "fleshy" is /ˈfleʃi/ in British English and /ˈfleʃi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fleshy": chubby, carnal, fleshed, sensual, plump.

Example usage of "fleshy": "The baby had fleshy cheeks.". More examples on the page.