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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Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
In the past few years, however, that tradition has begun to wane thanks in part to the meaty tax offerings in other states and countries.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
Ham adds a substantial, meaty component to this oh-so-classic gooey mac and cheese recipe.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Raúl was solid, his hands meaty and strong, his fingernails curved and trimmed.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Meaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meaty. Accessed 12 Apr. 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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