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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Rooted in Carolina tradition, these SC Gold BBQ wings are meaty and worthy of national attention.
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Matt Moore, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
Next are our favorite Super Bowl dips and spreads, followed by more wings and other meaty appetizers (snackable meatballs, skewers, and more), shareable sandwiches, and heartier fare (like pizzas and tacos).
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Jan. 2026
While the smoky chorizo and meaty mussels might be the stars of this recipe, white beans take a subtle but necessary backseat.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
The sequel also features four meaty roles — two male and two female — with the agencies aggressively pitching their best fits.
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Matt Moore, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
Next are our favorite Super Bowl dips and spreads, followed by more wings and other meaty appetizers (snackable meatballs, skewers, and more), shareable sandwiches, and heartier fare (like pizzas and tacos).
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Jan. 2026
While the smoky chorizo and meaty mussels might be the stars of this recipe, white beans take a subtle but necessary backseat.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
The sequel also features four meaty roles — two male and two female — with the agencies aggressively pitching their best fits.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Meaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meaty. Accessed 19 Jan. 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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