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mealy Synonyms

Another word for mealy

Choosing another word for mealy depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having a dry, powdery, or crumbly texture rather than being crisp and juicy, especially regarding overripe fruit or starchy vegetables.

Usage Example

"The apples had been stored for too long and had become soft and floury."

Strongest
floury
Strong
powdery
crumbly
grainy
friable

• adjective (Context 2)

Covered with or resembling a fine, whitish, flour-like powder or dust, especially on the leaves of plants or the bodies of certain insects.

Usage Example

"The undersides of the leaves were coated with a powdery residue left by garden pests."

Strongest
powdery
Strong
farinaceous
chalky
dusty

• adjective (Context 3)

Pale, blotchy, or unhealthy in complexion.

Usage Example

"After weeks of illness indoors, he had a pale, pasty complexion."

Strongest
pasty
Strong
sallow
pallid
wan
ashen

Opposites of mealy

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

crisp
rosy
juicy
ruddy
crunchy
succulent
glowing
firm
See all opposites of mealy

• Nearby Words

meal
mealtime
mealworm
mealy
mealymouthed
mean
meander

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