fleshing Meaning & Definition
/ˈflɛʃɪŋ/
What Does Fleshing Mean?
Fleshing is used as a verb meaning to clothe or cover with or as if with flesh. It is also used to mean to give substance to.
Fleshing at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈflɛʃɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | amplify, develop and dilate (on or upon) |
| Antonyms | abbreviate, abridge and condense |
Fleshing Definition (Verb)
- to clothe or cover with or as if with flesh
- to give substance to
- to make fuller or more nearly complete
- to free from flesh
- to initiate or habituate especially by giving a foretaste
- gratify
- to become fleshy
- to develop a more muscular physique
Synonyms of Fleshing
Fleshing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Fleshing
Fleshing in a Sentence
a lengthy follow-up that fleshes out the original report on the military engagement
Word Forms & Grammar
fleshed
flesh·ing
flesh·es
flesh
fleshes
fleshing
flesh (out)
flesh out
Words That Rhyme With Fleshing
First Known Use
1530t
How Do You Say Fleshing?
The standard pronunciation of fleshing is //ˈflɛʃɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Fleshing: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is fleshing?
Fleshing is a verb.
What is another word for fleshing?
Words with a similar meaning to fleshing include amplify, develop and dilate (on or upon). See the full list of fleshing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of fleshing?
Words opposite in meaning to fleshing are abbreviate, abridge, condense and shorten.