Definition

Describing something that has been fed or fattened, often used in relation to animals.

Example

The meated livestock were ready for market after months of careful feeding.

Conversation

Have you tried that new burger place downtown?

Not yet, but I heard their burgers are really meated.

Yeah, I think they focus on using high-quality beef.

Sounds delicious! We should go there for lunch this week.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'meated' comes from 'meat' (from Old English 'mete', meaning food or meat) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a past participle or adjective form). The term 'meated' describes something that is filled with or contains meat.

Memory Tip

Think of 'meat' as the food that fills something, and the '-ed' shows that it has been filled with meat.

Visually Confused Words