marrowy
Definition
- Adjective:
- Containing or full of marrow: "marrowy" describes something that is rich in marrow, the soft, fatty substance found in the cavities of bones.
- Full of vitality or strength: In a figurative sense, "marrowy" means having abundant energy, vigour, or forcefulness.
Usage Examples
- Literal (containing marrow):
- The butcher recommended a marrowy bone for the soup. (A bone rich in soft, fatty marrow.)
- Figurative (full of vitality):
- Her speech was short but marrowy, leaving the audience inspired. (The speech was full of energy and strength.)
- He gave a marrowy performance that captivated everyone. (A performance full of vigour and force.)
Advanced Usage
"a marrowy laugh": a hearty, robust laugh that shows great energy.
- His marrowy laugh echoed through the room. (A laugh full of vitality and liveliness.)
"marrowy prose": writing that is dense, powerful, and full of meaning.
- The author's marrowy prose made the novel unforgettable. (Writing rich in substance and strength.)
Variants and Related Words
Marrow (n): the soft, fatty substance inside bones; also the essential or vital part of something.
- The bone was full of marrow. (The soft substance inside the bone.)
- The marrow of the argument was about justice. (The essential core of the argument.)
Marrowless (adj): lacking marrow or vitality.
- The dry, marrowless bone was useless for broth. (Bone without marrow.)
Synonyms
- Vigorous: full of physical or mental strength.
- Robust: strong and healthy; full of vitality.
- Pithy: concise and full of meaning (especially for speech or writing).
- Substantial: having real weight or importance.
Related Idioms
"To the marrow": completely or thoroughly, often used with "chilled" or "frozen".
- The cold wind chilled him to the marrow. (Completely, through and through.)
"The marrow of the matter": the most important or essential part of an issue.
- Let's get to the marrow of the matter. (The core or essence of the topic.)