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meaty

adjective \ ˈmē-tē \
|Updated on: 16 Aug 2018

Definition of meaty

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
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meatiness

noun

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Examples of meaty in a Sentence

  1. a meaty hunk of fish

  2. The mushrooms have a meaty texture.

  3. an athlete with meaty forearms

  4. an actor auditioning for a meaty role

  5. The meatiest part of the book is the historical background it gives.

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First Known Use of meaty

circa 1787

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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MEATY Defined for English Language Learners

meaty

adjective

Definition of meaty for English Language Learners

  • : of, relating to, or resembling meat

  • : having or including a large amount of meat

  • : large and heavy or thick with flesh or muscles

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