Pronunciation

/flesh/

Definitions

• Noun: The soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that covers the bones of a human or animal body. For example: “The hunter skinned the deer to remove its flesh.”
• Verb (transitive): To make something physical or tangible; to embody or give material form to. For example: “The artist fleshed out the characters in his painting with vibrant colors.”
• Verb (intransitive): To become plump or fleshy; to gain weight or bulk. For example: “After months of good feeding, the cattle began to flesh out.”
• Adjective: Relating to or made of flesh; bodily. For instance: “Flesh wounds can be painful but are not usually life-threatening.”

Phrases

• “In the flesh”: Refers to a person being physically present rather than just heard about or seen in a representation. For example: “To my surprise, the celebrity was there in the flesh.”
• “Flesh and blood”: Refers to a living human being, emphasizing their vulnerability and mortality. Example: “Despite his fame, he’s just flesh and blood like the rest of us.”
• “Flesh out”: To add details, depth, or substance to something, often an idea or story. Example: “The author fleshed out the plot by adding more character development.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The doctor advised her to eat more fruits and vegetables to improve the health of her flesh.”
• Verb (transitive): “She fleshed out her argument with examples from real-life situations.”
• Verb (intransitive): “After recovering from illness, he started to flesh out again.”
• Adjective: “The statue was carved from stone to resemble flesh.”

Synonyms

• Muscle
• Tissue
• Corporeal (for adjective)
• Substance (when used in the context of ‘fleshing out’)
• Bodily
• Carnal (in some religious contexts)