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fleshy Synonyms

Another word for fleshy

Choosing another word for fleshy depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having a substantial amount of flesh or soft bodily tissue; plump or stout.

Usage Example

"The portrait depicted a cheerful merchant with rosy, plump cheeks and a broad smile."

Strongest
plump
Strong
chubby
stout
corpulent
portly
pudgy
rotund
heavyset

• adjective (Context 2)

Of a plant, fruit, or fungus: having a thick, soft, and pulpy tissue rather than being dry, thin, or woody.

Usage Example

"Succulent plants store water in their thick, pulpy leaves to survive long periods of drought."

Strongest
pulpy
succulent
Strong
meaty
juicy

• adjective (Context 3)

Consisting of or resembling animal flesh in texture, substance, or appearance.

Usage Example

"Surgeons carefully examined the carnose tissue surrounding the joint before beginning the procedure."

Strong
carnose
sarcous

Opposites of fleshy

The opposite of fleshy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

bony
woody
skinny
gaunt
scrawny
shriveled
lean
emaciated
See all opposites of fleshy

• Nearby Words

fleshiness
fleshless
fleshly
fleshy
flex
flexi
flexibility

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fleshy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fleshy
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