meaty

adjective

ˈmē-tē 

meatier; meatiest

1

a

: full of meat

b

: having the character of meat

2

: rich especially in matter for thought : substantial

actors looking for meaty roles

meatiness noun

Examples of meaty in a Sentence

a meaty hunk of fish

The mushrooms have a meaty texture.

an athlete with meaty forearms

an actor auditioning for a meaty role

The meatiest part of the book is the historical background it gives.

Recent Examples on the Web

Chicken stock adds meaty savoriness while a bit of cream offers just a touch of silky decadence, all of which comes steeped with herbaceous thyme and sage, as well as a good hit of garlic. —Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024

Hatch is known for its big, meaty green pepper, which has increased in popularity worldwide over the last 20 years. —Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024

This dish is meaty, cheesy, and exactly what the entire family will appreciate any night of the week. —Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024

What's more, the movie poses important, meaty questions about the responsibilities that come with motherhood and parenting. —Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 25 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

meaty

adjective

ˈmēt-ē 

meatier; meatiest

1

: full of meat : fleshy

2

: rich in matter for thought : substantial

a meaty book

meatiness noun