MEALY Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

mealy

adjective

ˈmē-lē

Definition of mealy

as in pallid

lacking a healthy skin color her mealy complexion might be OK if she were a mime, but she isn't

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as in fake

not being or expressing what one appears to be or express a mealy apology that was really no apology at all

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Recent Examples of mealy Unless, of course, one apple is giant, glossy, improbably red, but also covered in pesticides, while the other is smaller, organic, perhaps a bit mealy in parts, but better for you in the ways that matter most. — Alli Forde, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026 This occurred one week before West and Amanda publicly announced their situationship on Instagram in a mealy-mouthed statement that sounded like it was written by ChatGPT. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 3 June 2026 Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture is mealy and small pieces of pea-size butter remain. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026 Players and coaches have become maddeningly mealy-mouthed, striving to avoid upsetting agents, sponsors, owners, fans, thin-skinned politicians, and whoever else might object. — Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mealy

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Adjective

The pallid grayness of Mike Eley’s cinematography is probably supposed to mimic the finality of HIV/AIDS taking hold, but there’s no passion aesthetically to counterbalance what becomes absolute misery onscreen to watch.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
Young people in particular have soured on the technology over the last year, a development that may at least partially be explained by a pallid entry-level job market.

— T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of pallid

Adjective

In episode 4, Noah made up an elaborate ruse involving a fake friend’s wedding in Napa — a means of getting Joanne to wine country for a romantic weekend.

— Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2026
The two fans came with their own props even though fake mustaches were given to fans at the entry gates.

— Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of fake

Adjective

Its exterior styling is modern and Scandinavian-like, with a steel base, pale thermally treated timber, and a metal roof.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
Social media posts claim that the signs of iron deficiency, including a pale complexion, hair loss and dry skin are identifiable as ferritin face.

— Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of pale

Adjective

By refining double magnetic resonance for a single atom, the team demonstrated a way to address these different magnetic components independently.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Jackson Chourio had a single and double, improving to 10 for 20 in the Series.

— Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of double

Adjective

Likewise, lip masks designed to be worn overnight can provide improved hydration and comfort over daytime treatments.

— Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 25 Mar. 2026
On the opposite end of the spectrum, Tatianna points to cinnamon as a conductor of heat—one commonly used in lip plumper products to achieve a sultry pout.

— Essence, Essence, 23 Nov. 2025

Definition of lip

Adjective

The singer wore a sharp, black wool palladium tuxedo jacket featuring a long, relaxed double-breasted silhouette with hollow shoulder construction and peak lapels.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
The turbine also incorporates hollow superalloy blades designed to withstand high operating temperatures.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of hollow

Adjective

However, royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital that Harry's willingness to publicly discuss his strained family relationships only makes the royals more reluctant to extend an olive branch.

— Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Other governments around the world are also feeling pressure because of high debt loads and strained budgets, including the United States.

— Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of strained

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