fleshy

IPA/ˈfleʃi/
KK[flˈɛʃi]IPA/ˈfleʃi/

fleshy — adjective

  • fleshypositive
  • fleshiercomparative
  • fleshiestsuperlative

1. Describes a person or a body part that is noticeably round and full because of t

1.形容詞B2
釋義

Describes a person or a body part that is noticeably round and full because of the soft tissue under the skin, rather than being thin or bony.

例句

Ryo's fleshy cheeks turned bright red when the teacher called on him.

collocation: fleshy cheeks

The old gardener's fleshy hands moved gently over the soil.

同義詞
  • plump

    more gentle and warm; common for babies, fruit, cushions

  • chubby

    more informal; typical for children or specific parts like cheeks

  • full-figured

    polite term for a woman's overall body shape, not individual parts

  • meaty

    informal; suggests solidness and strength (e.g. meaty hands)

反義詞
  • bony

    opposite extreme — very little flesh covering the bones

  • skinny

    more informal; describes a very thin person or body part

文法句型

fleshy + noun (body part)

用法筆記

Commonly used to describe specific body parts (cheeks, hands, thighs, palms) rather than a person's overall body shape, though it can apply to both. Less frequent in everyday speech than the synonyms 'plump' or 'chubby'.

常見錯誤

❌The fleshy cat sat on the sofa.
✅The plump cat sat on the sofa.
💡'fleshy' is only rarely used for animals in natural English.
❌She has a very fleshy figure.
✅She has a full figure.' or 'She has fleshy arms.
💡'fleshy' for a whole figure can sound odd or clinical; use it for specific body parts instead.

2. Used to describe fruit, plant leaves, or meat that feels thick and tender to the

2.形容詞C1
釋義

Used to describe fruit, plant leaves, or meat that feels thick and tender to the touch, with a soft, pulpy, or moist interior.

例句

Diego sliced open a fleshy mango and watched the golden juice run down his fingers.

collocation: fleshy fruit / mango

The fleshy leaves of the aloe plant store water for the dry season.

pattern: fleshy + plant part (leaves, stems)

同義詞
  • succulent

    emphasises juiciness; common for fruit and plant stems

  • pulpy

    focuses on the soft, mashed interior of fruit or vegetables

  • meaty

    for food: suggests a thick, substantial texture (e.g. meaty mushrooms)

反義詞
  • thin

    describes leaves or slices that lack thickness

  • dry

    opposite of moist and pulpy texture

  • papery

    describes leaves or skins that are thin and crisp

文法句型

fleshy + noun (fruit / plant part / meat)

用法筆記

Common in botany and food contexts. Not used for liquids or dry foods — the item must be solid yet thick and moist. Frequently appears in descriptions of succulent plants, ripe fruit, and certain cuts of meat.

常見錯誤

❌The soup was fleshy and rich.
✅The soup was thick and rich.
💡'fleshy' describes solid textures, not liquids.
❌The bread was warm and fleshy.
✅The bread was warm and soft.
💡'fleshy' for baked goods sounds odd; bread is not pulpy or moist in the same way as fruit.