meatier; meatiest
1
a
: full of meat
a meaty stew
b
: having the character of meat
meaty mushrooms
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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In general, Bengalis love a meaty indulgence, so treats like fish chops or luchi with chicken curry may also make an appearance.
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Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026
It’s cut in half, revealing meaty layers and melting queso Chihuahua.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The queso itself can easily be made spicier by adding diced green chilies (also available at Trader Joe's) or dicing in a fresh jalapeno, but also made meatier by browning hot sausage or ground beef and turning it into a richer, more hearty dip.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Dozens of premium cuts lay scattered like a meaty carpet.
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Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026
It’s cut in half, revealing meaty layers and melting queso Chihuahua.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The queso itself can easily be made spicier by adding diced green chilies (also available at Trader Joe's) or dicing in a fresh jalapeno, but also made meatier by browning hot sausage or ground beef and turning it into a richer, more hearty dip.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Dozens of premium cuts lay scattered like a meaty carpet.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Meaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meaty. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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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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