1. resembling or containing marrow; having the rich, soft texture of bone marrow
Usage: literary; rare
2. full of substance or essence; having deep meaning or significance
Usage: figurative; literary

Examples

• The chef prepared a marrowy broth that was incredibly rich and flavorful.
• The bone had a marrowy center that the dog eagerly sought.
• His marrowy prose contained layers of meaning beneath the surface.
• The marrowy essence of the story revealed itself only upon careful reading.
• She found the marrowy texture of the dish somewhat off-putting.
• The writer’s marrowy observations about human nature impressed the critics.