Definitions and Examples of fleshy, plump, chubby
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a substantial amount of flesh; plump or meaty.
Example
The steak was so fleshy that it was difficult to cut through.
Having a full, rounded shape; slightly fat.
Example
The plump squirrel scurried up the tree with an acorn in its mouth.
chubby
Having a round and plump shape; pleasantly fat.
Example
The chubby baby giggled as she played with her toys.
Key Differences: fleshy vs plump vs chubby
- 1Fleshy describes something that has a lot of flesh or meat on it.
- 2Plump describes something that is slightly fat and has a full, rounded shape.
- 3Chubby describes something that is pleasantly fat and has a round, plump shape.
Effective Usage of fleshy, plump, chubby
- 1Body Descriptions: Use these antonyms to describe physical characteristics of people or animals.
- 2Food Descriptions: Use fleshy to describe meaty dishes, and plump or chubby to describe fruits or vegetables that are full and round.
- 3Fashion Descriptions: Use these antonyms to describe different body types when discussing fashion or clothing.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of bony describe different physical characteristics. Fleshy describes something with a lot of flesh or meat, plump describes something slightly fat and rounded, and chubby describes something pleasantly fat and round. Use these words to describe bodies, food, or fashion.
