mealy

/ˈmeɪli/

Definitions

1. adjective

covered or filled with a fine powder, especially meal or dust; soft and powdery.

“The mealy texture of the biscuit made it difficult to bite into.”

2. noun

a fine, powdery, or dusty substance, especially meal or dust.

“The mealy coating on the apple was a nuisance to clean.”

Synonyms

  • dusty
  • floury
  • powdery

Antonyms

  • rough
  • smooth