What does MEALY mean?

Mealy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition:

• Having a texture like meal or flour
• Containing or covered in meal or flour
• Having a dry, powdery texture
• Having a dull, unappetizing appearance

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈmiːli/
• UK: /ˈmiːli/

Origin and Usage:

The word "mealy" originated in the 16th century from the noun "meal," meaning flour. It has been used to describe a powdery or floury texture since the 17th century. The term is often used to describe foods that have a dry, powdery texture or a dull, unappetizing appearance.

Synonyms:

• Floury
• Dry
• Powdery
• Bland
• Unappetizing

Related Words:

• Meals
• Meany
• Leamy
• Muley
• Beamy

Example Sentences:

• The mealy texture of the cake was unappealing to the guests.
• The potatoes were mealy and dry.
• The fish had a mealy texture that made it difficult to eat.