Definition

In a way that is rich in meat or substance; having a lot of meat.

Example

The dish was prepared meatily, making it very satisfying and hearty.

Conversation

Did you see how they cooked that steak at the restaurant?

Yeah, it looked so juicy and cooked meatily!

I can't believe how much flavor they packed into it.

Totally! It was definitely the best steak I've had in a while.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'meatily' is derived from 'meat' (from Old English 'mete', meaning food or flesh) and the suffix '-ily' (meaning in a manner). Thus, 'meatily' refers to something done in a manner related to meat or flesh.

Memory Tip

Think of 'meat' as the main food and '-ily' indicating a way of doing something. So, 'meatily' means doing something in a way that relates to meat.

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