Mealy (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency; "granular sugar"; "the photographs were grainy and indistinct"; "it left a mealy residue".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Containing meal or made of meal.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The mealy texture of the biscuits ruined the entire snack.
- She insisted on making her own mealy bread from scratch every Sunday.
- The mealy consistency of the cornbread was a perfect match for the savory soup.
- His grandmother's mealy pancakes were legendary in the family, and everyone looked forward to them on weekends.
- The recipes for traditional Scottish scones often call for a mealy ingredient, such as rolled oats or barley flour.