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fleshless Synonyms
Another word for fleshless
Choosing another word for fleshless depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Devoid of flesh, or having very little flesh; extremely thin, gaunt, or skeletal.
Usage Example
"The archaeologist carefully brushed away the sand to reveal the ancient, skeletal bones of the burial site."
Strongest
skeletal
Strong
gaunt
emaciated
bony
cadaverous
scrawny
skinny
lean
• adjective (Context 2)
Lacking a physical body or material form; incorporeal or spiritual.
Usage Example
"In the ghost story, a incorporeal voice echoed through the empty corridor of the manor."
Strongest
incorporeal
disembodied
bodiless
Strong
immaterial
spectral
ethereal
Opposites of fleshless
The opposite of fleshless shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
corporeal
fleshy
embodied
plump
bodily
corpulent
physical
rotund
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fleshless. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fleshless