mealy

Example Sentences

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The female version is Julia Roberts’ “Runaway Bride,” so mealy about her own feelings that she ditches four grooms at the altar.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025

Smaller squash tend to be less mealy and/or fibrous, and more flavorful.

From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2023

As to texture, Schonberger says that mealiness is more likely “a result of growing conditions and plant stress,” with some varieties more inclined to be mealy than others.

From Washington Post • Jul. 11, 2022

Thirty minutes to two hours is enough to ensure the fish has flavor but doesn't get a mealy texture from the interior proteins breaking down.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2022

My aunt stared back at me through the inch or so of open door, inspecting me like I was a sack of mealy flour.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan