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floury Synonyms

Another word for floury

Choosing another word for floury depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Covered or dusted with flour, or resembling flour in its fine, white, powdery appearance or texture.

Usage Example

"The baker wiped his powdery hands on his apron before answering the telephone."

Strong
powdery
chalky
Weak
dusty

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
mealy
Strong
starchy
crumbly
Weak
farina

Opposites of floury

The opposite of floury shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

waxy
firm
See all opposites of floury

• Nearby Words

flourish
flourishing
flourless
floury
flout
flow
flowchart

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