heavy meal

noun phrase

Meaning

A large, rich, or calorie-dense portion of food that takes a long time to digest.

Examples

Eating such a heavy meal right before bed often leads to poor sleep quality.
She felt sluggish all afternoon after having a heavy meal at the buffet.

Synonyms: big meal, substantial meal, hearty meal, copious meal

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heavy meal

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈhɛvi miːl

Definition

A large, rich, or calorie-dense portion of food that takes a long time to digest.

Examples

Eating such a heavy meal right before bed often leads to poor sleep quality.
She felt sluggish all afternoon after having a heavy meal at the buffet.

Synonyms of heavy meal

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Antonyms of heavy meal

Words with the opposite meaning to heavy meal:

light meal

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