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Definition of "meaty" []

  • Of or relating to meat. (adjective)
  • Having the flavor or smell of meat. (adjective)
  • Full of or containing meat. (adjective)
  • Heavily fleshed. (adjective)
  • Prompting considerable thought: a meaty theme for study and debate. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "meaty" in a sentence
  • "With notes of lavender, dark fruits and a certain meaty gravitas on the nose, this wine has gorgeous balance and integration of the components to make for a great texture."
  • "And, must people use words like "umami" when a perfectly serviceable equivalent word in English meaty or savory exists?"
  • "Hard to describe, it is usually defined as a meaty, savory, satisfying taste."