Mealy

Pronunciation: /ˈmiːli/

Definitions of mealy

adjective having a dry, powdery texture, often used to describe food that is dry or lacking moisture

Example Sentences

A1 The mealy apple was not very sweet.

A2 She made a mealy mashed potato for dinner.

B1 The mealy texture of the bread was disappointing.

B2 The mealy taste of the overcooked pasta was unpleasant.

C1 The mealy consistency of the cake indicated it was overbaked.

C2 The chef refused to serve the mealy steak to the customers.

Examples of mealy in a Sentence

formal The mealy texture of the bread was off-putting to some customers.

informal I don't like the mealy apples they have at the grocery store.

slang These mealy potatoes are gross, I'm not eating them.

figurative His mealy excuses for being late were wearing thin with his boss.

Grammatical Forms of mealy

• past tense: mealied
• plural: mealies
• comparative: mealier
• superlative: mealiest
• present tense: mealies
• future tense: will mealie
• perfect tense: have mealied
• continuous tense: is mealying
• singular: mealy
• positive degree: mealy
• infinitive: mealie
• gerund: mealying
• participle: mealied

Origin and Evolution of mealy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'mealy' originated from the Old English word 'mǣl', which meant 'ground grain' or 'flour'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'mealy' expanded to describe a texture or appearance that resembles or contains meal or flour, such as fine particles or granules.