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meaty

MEE-tee

Meaty (adj) means containing a lot of meat, or resembling meat in flavor or texture. Example: “The stew had a rich, meaty flavor even though it was vegetarian.”

adj
1
Containing a lot of meat, or resembling meat in flavor or texture.
"The stew had a rich, meaty flavor even though it was vegetarian."
2
Substantial or full of significant content.
"The report offered a meaty analysis of the company's finances."

How to use meaty

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFull of meat or meat-like flavor, or figuratively, packed with substantial content.

Common pairings
meaty flavor meaty role meaty topic

Word forms

meatier comparative, meatiest superlative

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Etymology

From meat plus the adjective suffix -y.

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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.

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