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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This cheesy, meaty spaghetti casserole makes eight generous portions which is great for family dinner and leftovers.
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
Support for Sinners is also likely to be strong in the coming weeks, with Wunmi Mosaku's incredible performance in the film ultimately strong enough (and her part meaty enough) to overcome the same kind of genre bias that might hold someone like Madigan back.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
The chorizo imparts a little heat to the sandwich and a bit more meaty oil.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
When cooked, lion’s mane doesn’t taste like most mushrooms, but instead has a firm, meaty texture and a mild, seafood-like flavor that's often compared to crab or lobster.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
Support for Sinners is also likely to be strong in the coming weeks, with Wunmi Mosaku's incredible performance in the film ultimately strong enough (and her part meaty enough) to overcome the same kind of genre bias that might hold someone like Madigan back.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
The chorizo imparts a little heat to the sandwich and a bit more meaty oil.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
When cooked, lion’s mane doesn’t taste like most mushrooms, but instead has a firm, meaty texture and a mild, seafood-like flavor that's often compared to crab or lobster.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for meaty
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“Meaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meaty. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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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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