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
The tip is thin enough for ultimate flexibility, but meaty enough to remind you of your favorite tongue.
—
Annie Blackman, Allure, 31 Mar. 2024
Cells grown in a tank function essentially like ground meat, imparting a meaty flavor and mouthfeel to whatever they are added to, behaving more like an ingredient or a seasoning than a food product.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2024
Ax, a Kansas City favorite, will perform a meaty program of Beethoven and Schoenberg.
—Patrick Neas, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2024
In the meantime, digging deep into a meaty stage role — wrestling in plain sight night after night with text, relationships, motivation — holds infinite pleasure.
—Peter Marks, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
Ham hash is a deeply savory, meaty way to hurry guests out of bed for breakfast.
—Emily Nabors Hall, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024
Courtesy of Netflix 3 Body Problem is Netflix’s new big, meaty prestige sci-fi series.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 21 Mar. 2024
Canned artichokes give the rich filling its meaty heft.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2024
Visitors can expect an extensive menu of fresh seafood, meaty sandwiches, and tasty starters.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2024
Annie Blackman, Allure, 31 Mar. 2024
Cells grown in a tank function essentially like ground meat, imparting a meaty flavor and mouthfeel to whatever they are added to, behaving more like an ingredient or a seasoning than a food product.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2024
Ax, a Kansas City favorite, will perform a meaty program of Beethoven and Schoenberg.
—Patrick Neas, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2024
In the meantime, digging deep into a meaty stage role — wrestling in plain sight night after night with text, relationships, motivation — holds infinite pleasure.
—Peter Marks, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
Ham hash is a deeply savory, meaty way to hurry guests out of bed for breakfast.
—Emily Nabors Hall, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024
Courtesy of Netflix 3 Body Problem is Netflix’s new big, meaty prestige sci-fi series.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 21 Mar. 2024
Canned artichokes give the rich filling its meaty heft.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2024
Visitors can expect an extensive menu of fresh seafood, meaty sandwiches, and tasty starters.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2024
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“Meaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meaty. Accessed 19 Apr. 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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