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
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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 meaty paste was transformed with some spice from Aleppo Pepper and refreshing tartness from pickled cucumber.
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The meaty shrooms made a hearty texture when mixed with ground pepitas, celery, and carrots.
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Prosciutto-Kalamata Olive Butter Toss hot pappardelle pasta with green peas, good Parmesan cheese and a few tablespoons of this meaty, tangy butter for a quick and satisfying dinner.
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Far Cry 5 should appear at both Ubisoft’s press conference and either Microsoft or Sony’s with a meaty 20-minute demo each time.
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Its flavors are dense but balanced, with a firm grip of tannin and a meaty, muscular finish.
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The food leans toward Spain: There's a pig in a vise (okay, a jamón serrano) crowning the bar; fat sardines are served in the tin; the olives are meaty and green.
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The systems include full text of bills before Congress, the Congressional Record, and other meaty items.
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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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