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floury Antonyms

Opposite of floury

Pinning down the opposite of floury requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having a dry, soft, starchy texture that crumbles or breaks apart easily when cooked (especially of potatoes or apples).

Usage Example

"waxy potatoes such as Maris Piper are ideal for making light, fluffy mashed potatoes and crispy roasties."

Strongest
waxy
Strong
firm

Similar words to floury

Words similar to floury shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

mealy
powdery
starchy
crumbly
chalky
dusty
farina
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• Nearby Words

flourish
flourishing
flourless
floury
flout
flow
flower

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Floury. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/floury
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