meatier; meatiest
1
a
: full of meat
a meaty stew
b
: having the character of meat
meaty mushrooms
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.
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Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
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Sprinkled with thick-cut bacon bits, this meaty dinner will be a hit served with a nice green salad.
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Next up is Kansas City, home to dishes like a BLT made with Kansas City’s specialty bacon, which is wider and meatier than traditional bacon; Bourbon and Molasses-Seasoned Baked Beans; and Burnt Ends.
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Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
These are meaty roles with broad emotional ranges.
—ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
Sprinkled with thick-cut bacon bits, this meaty dinner will be a hit served with a nice green salad.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Next up is Kansas City, home to dishes like a BLT made with Kansas City’s specialty bacon, which is wider and meatier than traditional bacon; Bourbon and Molasses-Seasoned Baked Beans; and Burnt Ends.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
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“Meaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meaty. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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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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