meaty

adjective

ˈmē-tē 

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

Pickles Quick-Pickled Onions Pickled onions are a simple way to instantly elevate your hot dog with a little crunch and acid to balance out the meaty flavor. —Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 28 June 2024

After taking it on the chin, Doggie went back to the SXM radio side, dusted himself off, and conducted a fast-paced, meaty interview with Deion Sanders. —Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2024

There's no way this creamy, meaty salad would not top Grandma's lists of must-serve recipes. —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 30 June 2024

Then Thomas Keller from Napa's French Laundry has a meaty appearance in the finale, generously helping Carmy on his first day of working at the restaurant. —Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 28 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

meaty

adjective

ˈmēt-ē 

meatier; meatiest

1

: full of meat : fleshy

2

: rich in matter for thought : substantial

a meaty book

meatiness noun