Definition of meaty
meatier
;meatiest
1a : full of meatb : having the character of meat
2 : rich especially in matter for thought : substantial actors looking for meaty roles
meatiness
nounFrom the M-W Editors
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 of meaty from the Web
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The feta-tomato-olive flavors seem to complement the meaty-cinnamon-spice of chili.
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Shareable meaty additions include a Flintstones-esque beef rib, oxtails, and golden Jidori chicken.
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The Japanese yen is thus, by our meaty logic, 37% undervalued against the dollar.
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The sole was moist and meaty, not skimpy like those tilapias often served in Chinatown.
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Bannon has reportedly re-endeared himself to Trump's meaty bosom and apparently used the opportunity to argue for his populist, nationalist agenda.
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Place chicken, meaty sides down, on grill rack over drip pan.
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The dumplings — slippery, plump little pillows with a meaty, savory filling — were just right.
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The pepperoncini and arugula salad crowning the bubbling cheese added a raw freshness, ensuring the meaty nature of this pie did not overpower.
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First Known Use of meaty
circa 1787
MEATY Defined for English Language Learners
meaty
playDefinition of meaty for English Language Learners
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: of, relating to, or resembling meat
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: having or including a large amount of meat
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: large and heavy or thick with flesh or muscles
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