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

Lightly battered meaty mushrooms were topped with rosemary and chives, and the bottom of the plate was lined with a bright green sauce similar to a chimichurri or pesto. —Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025

These wines are dark, smoky, and full of black fruit, pepper, and meaty undertones. —Emily Price, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025

Both were just right for balancing the rich, meaty short ribs. —Josh Miller, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2025

Song, however, successfully made the transition from teen stardom to working actor with meaty roles in television (Scandal, Station 19, Dollface) and films (The Social Network, The Last Showgirl). —EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for meaty

• beati
• beaty
• peaty
• smriti
• sweetie
• treaty
• banditti
• cochiti
• entreaty
• graffiti
• wapiti

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