Tallowy

Pronunciation: /ˈtæloʊi/

Definitions of tallowy

adjective describing something as resembling or having the qualities of tallow, which is a hard fatty substance made from rendered animal fat

Example Sentences

A1 The soap felt tallowy and left my skin feeling smooth.

A2 The candle had a tallowy smell that filled the room.

B1 The chef used tallowy beef fat to fry the potatoes, giving them a rich flavor.

B2 The tallowy texture of the lotion made it perfect for moisturizing dry skin.

C1 The tallowy taste of the traditional dish reminded me of my grandmother's cooking.

C2 The tallowy aroma of the candles brought back memories of holidays spent by the fireplace.

Examples of tallowy in a Sentence

formal The tallowy texture of the candle was perfect for creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.

informal I don't like the tallowy smell of this soap.

slang That steak was so tallowy, I could hardly chew it.

figurative Her voice had a tallowy quality, smooth and rich like melted butter.

Grammatical Forms of tallowy

• past tense: tallowed
• plural: tallowies
• comparative: more tallowy
• superlative: most tallowy
• present tense: tallow
• future tense: will be tallowy
• perfect tense: have been tallowy
• continuous tense: is being tallowy
• singular: tallowy
• positive degree: tallowy
• infinitive: to tallow
• gerund: tallowing
• participle: tallowing

Origin and Evolution of tallowy

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'tallowy' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'talwe'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something resembling or containing tallow, the word 'tallowy' has evolved to also describe a greasy or fatty texture or appearance.