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Fleshiness

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flesh·y  (flsh)
adj. flesh·i·er, flesh·i·est
1.
a. Relating to, consisting of, or resembling flesh.
b. Having abundant flesh; plump. See Synonyms at fat.
2. Having a juicy or pulpy texture: ripe, fleshy peaches.
3. Fleshly; carnal: "the fleshy fringes of show business" (Newsweek).
fleshi·ness n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Fleshinessfleshiness - more than average fatness            
corpulency, obesity
fatness, avoirdupois, blubber, fat - excess bodily weight; "she disliked fatness in herself as well as in others"
adiposis, corpulence, overweight, stoutness - the property of excessive fatness
exogenous obesity - obesity caused by overeating
embonpoint, plumpness, roundness - the bodily property of being well rounded


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