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
By Matt Fuchs May 17, 2024 10:26 AM EDT
Through the ages, humans have fueled their most physically demanding efforts with meaty proteins.
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 17 May 2024
The Meat Culture Wars won’t end because of red wrappers or meaty descriptors.
—David Rooney, The Conversation, 16 May 2024
The culture wars have a new scapegoat, the only difference is this red meat for the GOP base is quite literally meaty.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 13 May 2024
As the demand for more meaty explorations of the faith has risen, the bishop has expanded into Bible studies, academic lectures, theological lessons and historical documentaries about saints that helped shape the Christian religion.
—Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 12 May 2024
There was an Oscar-winning filmmaker, Alexander Payne, behind the camera, as well as a beloved character actor, Paul Giamatti, playing a meaty role that complemented his sardonic gifts.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 7 May 2024
Shaina Taub, who wrote the book, music and lyrics, started work on the project 10 years ago, creating a meaty role for herself in Alice Paul, a leader of the effort.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
While many of the creations at GW Fins require butchering fish and accessing specialized equipment, such as dry-aging refrigeration, sous vides and smokers, Nelson encourages home cooks to think of fish, especially meaty species, like swordfish, as just another flavorful protein.
—Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
The tip is thin enough for ultimate flexibility, but meaty enough to remind you of your favorite tongue.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 31 Mar. 2024
Matt Fuchs, TIME, 17 May 2024
The Meat Culture Wars won’t end because of red wrappers or meaty descriptors.
—David Rooney, The Conversation, 16 May 2024
The culture wars have a new scapegoat, the only difference is this red meat for the GOP base is quite literally meaty.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 13 May 2024
As the demand for more meaty explorations of the faith has risen, the bishop has expanded into Bible studies, academic lectures, theological lessons and historical documentaries about saints that helped shape the Christian religion.
—Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 12 May 2024
There was an Oscar-winning filmmaker, Alexander Payne, behind the camera, as well as a beloved character actor, Paul Giamatti, playing a meaty role that complemented his sardonic gifts.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 7 May 2024
Shaina Taub, who wrote the book, music and lyrics, started work on the project 10 years ago, creating a meaty role for herself in Alice Paul, a leader of the effort.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
While many of the creations at GW Fins require butchering fish and accessing specialized equipment, such as dry-aging refrigeration, sous vides and smokers, Nelson encourages home cooks to think of fish, especially meaty species, like swordfish, as just another flavorful protein.
—Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
The tip is thin enough for ultimate flexibility, but meaty enough to remind you of your favorite tongue.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 31 Mar. 2024
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“Meaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meaty. Accessed 24 May. 2024.
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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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