Fleshy

6 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Having a large, well-padded build with considerable flesh, typically used to describe a person of generous frame or a thick plant part.

“The cactus stores water in its fleshy stems to survive drought.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈflɛʃi/

Syllables

flesh·y

Related Words

Synonyms

heavyoverweightsarcoid

Antonyms

lean thin bony

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains H and Y which are less common Wordle letters, the FL- opener and -SHY ending are good clusters to probe

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Scrabble

Worth 15 points with F (4), H (4), and Y (4) all scoring highly, an excellent word for clearing premium tiles

Words Related to Fleshy

Anagrams of Fleshy

Words that use exactly the same letters as “fleshy”.

shelfy

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “fleshy” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

flashy

Words you can make from Fleshy

Shorter words formed from the letters in “fleshy”.

flesh fleys shelf fels fley hyle leys lyes self

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “fleshy”.

fleshly freshly

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