English Reference
Adjective

meaty

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈmiti/ UK /mˈiːti/ meaty

adj.describing something that contains a lot of meat or tastes like meat. It can also describe an idea or a book that has a lot of interesting and serious information to think about.

adj.containing or resembling meat in texture or flavour; figuratively describes content that is substantial, complex, or intellectually satisfying.


SIMPLE

The chef served a meaty stew with thick pieces of beef.

CONTEXTUAL

The professor gave a meaty lecture that provided enough research data for several weeks of study.

COMPLEX

While the first chapter offers a light introduction, the second provides a meaty analysis of the economic factors that precipitated the crisis.

Usage

Often used figuratively to describe discussions, roles, or books that require significant effort to process.


From meat + -y.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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