Meaty

Pronunciation: /ˈmiːti/

Definitions of meaty

adjective describing something as being full of substance or substantial in content

Example Sentences

A1 The steak was very meaty and delicious.

A2 I prefer meaty burgers over vegetarian options.

B1 The chef recommended the meaty lasagna for dinner.

B2 The restaurant is known for its meaty ribs and juicy steaks.

C1 The meaty stew was simmering on the stove for hours, filling the house with a savory aroma.

C2 The gourmet burger joint serves a variety of meaty options, including wagyu beef and bison patties.

Examples of meaty in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a delicious and meaty stew for the guests.

informal I love a good, meaty burger for dinner.

slang That steak was so meaty, it was like heaven in my mouth.

figurative The novel had a meaty plot that kept me hooked until the end.

Grammatical Forms of meaty

• past tense: meatied
• plural: meaties
• comparative: meatier
• superlative: meatiest
• present tense: meats
• future tense: will meat
• perfect tense: have meated
• continuous tense: is meeting
• singular: meaty
• positive degree: meaty
• infinitive: to meat
• gerund: meating
• participle: meated

Origin and Evolution of meaty

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'meaty' originated from the Old English word 'mete', meaning food or nourishment.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'meaty' shifted from simply referring to food or nourishment to describing something substantial, rich, or full of substance, particularly in reference to flavor or content.