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beefiness

beefiness

5.4
A lot of important detail
  • noun
  • /ˈbifinəs/
translation icon : sustancia
  • Critics admired the beefiness of the novel, noting its rich themes and complex characters.

Examples

  • Her presentation lacked the beefiness needed to convince the board of directors.

  • The beefiness of the report impressed the committee.

  • The beefiness of the article impressed the editor, who valued detailed analysis.

  • Can you appreciate the beefiness of this novel's themes?

  • Critics admired the beefiness of the novel, noting its rich themes and complex characters.

  • The beefiness of the article impressed the editor, who valued detailed analysis.

  • Her presentation lacked the beefiness needed to convince the board of directors.

Synonyms

meatiness
vsbeefiness
5.8

A full, rich sound with strong low tones

is about substantial content and importance rather than sound quality
heftiness
vsbeefiness
5.3

Being heavy, large, or physically strong

is about having important substance or fullness rather than physical size
weightiness
vsbeefiness
6.1

The state of being very heavy and hard to lift

is about importance and substantive content rather than literal heaviness

Antonyms

58 5.3

A feeling that life has no meaning

A state of not being important or having little effect

How Substantial

substance
188 4.3
meatiness
4.5
beefiness
5.4
thinness
1 4.2

Surface Forms

beefiness singular
beefinesses plural

Morphology

beefiness = beefy (semi-transparent) = beef + y + ness

The extension from physical bulk to abstract 'substantial' or 'full of substance' is metaphorical and may not be fully predictable for learners.

Etymology

Beefiness can be remembered by thinking of beef ('meat') as something solid and filling, and -ness ('state of') as the quality of that solidness. So a text or talk with beefiness has real substance and important content, not just empty words.