meaty
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for meaty, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Containing a lot of meat, or resembling meat in flavor or texture.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
meatless
How to use meaty
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
meaty flavor
meaty role
meaty topic
Etymology
From meat plus the adjective suffix -y.
Full origin of meaty →Frequently asked questions
What does “meaty” mean?
The word “meaty” means containing a lot of meat, or resembling meat in flavor or texture. In plain terms, full of meat or meat-like flavor, or figuratively, packed with substantial content.
How do you pronounce “meaty”?
“Meaty” is pronounced MEE-tee (/ˈmiːti/ in IPA).
How do you use “meaty” in a sentence?
Here is “meaty” used in a sentence: “The stew had a rich, meaty flavor even though it was vegetarian.”
What is another word for “meaty”?
Words with a similar meaning to “meaty” include brothy and savory.
What part of speech is “meaty”?
“Meaty” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “meaty” have?
“Meaty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: containing a lot of meat, or resembling meat in flavor or texture.
