Dictionary of problem words and expressions. Harry Shaw. 1975.
fleshly — See fleshly, fleshy … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
fleshy — See fleshly, fleshy … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
fleshly — fleshy, fleshly The distinction in current use is much the same as between earthy and earthly. Fleshy relates to flesh in its physical sense and means primarily ‘plump, fat’ (e.g. fleshy hands / fleshy fruit), whereas fleshly relates to the… … Modern English usage
fleshy — fleshy, fleshly The distinction in current use is much the same as between earthy and earthly. Fleshy relates to flesh in its physical sense and means primarily ‘plump, fat’ (e.g. fleshy hands / fleshy fruit), whereas fleshly relates to the… … Modern English usage
fleshly — [flesh′lē] adj. fleshlier, fleshliest [ME fleschlich < OE flæsclic: see FLESH & LY1] 1. of the body and its nature; corporeal 2. fond of bodily pleasures; sensual 3. Obs. FLESHY … English World dictionary
fleshly — adjective Date: before 12th century 1. a. corporeal, bodily b. of, relating to, or characterized by indulgence of bodily appetites; especially lascivious < fleshly desires > c. not spiritual ; worldly 2. fleshy … New Collegiate Dictionary
fleshly — fleshliness, n. /flesh lee/, adj., fleshlier, fleshliest. 1. of or pertaining to the flesh or body; bodily, corporeal, or physical. 2. carnal; sensual: fleshly pleasures. 3. worldly, rather than spiritual. 4. having a sensuous quality: the… … Universalium
fleshly — flesh•ly [[t]ˈflɛʃ li[/t]] adj. li•er, li•est 1) of or pertaining to the flesh or body; corporeal 2) carnal; sensual: fleshly pleasures[/ex] 3) worldly, rather than spiritual 4) fleshy • Etymology: bef. 900 flesh′li•ness, n … From formal English to slang
fleshly — /ˈflɛʃli/ (say fleshlee) adjective (fleshlier, fleshliest) 1. of or relating to the flesh or body; bodily, corporeal, or physical. 2. carnal; sensual. 3. worldly, rather than spiritual. 4. Obsolete having much flesh; fleshy. –fleshliness, noun …
gross — Synonyms and related words: Adamic, Boeotian, C, Circean, Doric, Rabelaisian, abhorrent, abject, abominable, absolute, adipose, afford, aggregate, all, all embracing, all inclusive, animal, animalistic, arrant, asinine, atrocious, avails, awful,… … Moby Thesaurus
