meaty

adjective

ˈmē-tē 

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

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It’s been a remarkable run, yet Ellis-Taylor is not entirely convinced the bounty of meaty roles is going to last. —Angelique Jackson, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024

The Rabbit Hole rye whiskey features meaty notes of spicy pork stew, fresh peaches, cream soda, and white pepper, with a chewing tobacco and cedar finish. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024

HelloFresh’s easy-to-follow, minimal-step meals offer meaty and vegetarian options—everything from crunchy sheet-pan chicken to lemony spaghetti with Brussels sprouts. —Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

meaty

adjective

ˈmēt-ē 

meatier; meatiest

1

: full of meat : fleshy

2

: rich in matter for thought : substantial

a meaty book

meatiness noun