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.
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The tip is thin enough for excellent flexibility, but meaty enough to remind you of your favorite tongue.
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
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
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
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
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“Meaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meaty. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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meaty
adjective
meatier; meatiest
1
: full of meat : fleshy
2
: rich in matter for thought : substantial
a meaty book
meatiness
noun
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