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Mealy - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Mealy describes a dry, crumbly texture, often like coarse flour or overcooked food. It can also refer to a pale, dull color resembling meal or powdery substances.

mealy

/ˈmiːli/ /ˈmiːli/

Definition:

Resembling or containing meal; dry, powdery, or crumbly in texture.

Synonyms:

powdery, granular, floury, gritty

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

smooth, moist

Common Collocations:

mealy texture, mealy potatoes, mealy apples

Derivatives:

mealiness, mealier, mealiest

Usage Tips:

Use "mealy" to describe dry or powdery textures, often in food like potatoes or apples.

Common Phrases:

mealy-mouthed, mealy bug

Etymology:

Derived from "meal" (ground grain), with "-y" suffix indicating resemblance or quality.

Examples:

  • 1. The apple tasted unpleasantly mealy and dry.
  • 2. She avoided the mealy potatoes because of their gritty texture.
  • 3. The soil felt mealy between his fingers after the drought.
  • 4. His speech was criticized as being too mealy-mouthed and vague.

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