mealy

adjective

ˈmē-lē How to pronounce mealy (audio)
Definition of mealynext
1
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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2
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 At the risk of sounding mealy-mouthed, that was just Spurs. — Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025 Cold temps will dull the flavor and result in a mealy or shriveled texture, according to Adam Stephens, chef de cuisine at Le Moyne’s Chophouse inside The Admiral Hotel in Mobile, Alabama. — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024 Avoid overly sweet or mealy apples like Red Delicious, Gala, or Fuji. — Molly Bolton, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2024 Cherry tomatoes are the only variety that tends to stand up to time in the fridge without turning mushy or mealy too quickly. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for mealy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mealy
  1. pallid
  2. fake
  3. pale
  4. double
  5. lip
  6. hollow
  7. strained
  8. meaningless
Adjective
  • The paintings are brushy and pallid, seemingly hinting at a dissatisfaction with commodified products such as these.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 10 Feb. 2025
  • Folk-rock and psychedelia would make Peter, Paul and Mary sound pallid and precious, although nostalgia sustained them through a later reunion career.
    — Jon Pareles, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of pallid
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  • These platforms sell complete phishing kits—web hosting, SMS delivery systems, fake landing pages, encryption tools—to other cybercriminals who want to run scams at scale.
    — Alex Vakulov, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Nancy Marks, Santos’ former campaign treasurer, admitted to filing bogus campaign finance reports filled with fake donors and a fake $500,000 personal loan from Santos.
    — Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of fake
Adjective
  • The horizon is low and the pale blue sky occupies most of the monumental canvas.
    — Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Visitors to the exhibition can see the preppy blue blazers and striped ties that Jason Schwartzman wore in Rushmore; the khaki suit, fur coat and red tracksuit seen in The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); and the pale aquamarine uniforms from The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou (2004).
    — Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of pale
Adjective
  • By that same time next year, Munn had a nipple delay procedure, lymph node dissection, a double mastectomy, and reconstructive surgery.
    — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Apr. 2025
  • By the time Survivor’s post-merge double elimination episode was complete, only one original Vula member stood to live another day.
    — Nick Caruso, TVLine, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of double
Adjective
  • By After Testing Over 30 Best Sellers By Siena Gagliano Unlike balms, which can make lip color slide around, a primer locks it in while keeping lips soft and comfortable.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
  • For lip color, reach for the Merit Beauty Signature lipsticks.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
Definition of lip
Adjective
  • But that commentary, too, manages to be remarkably hollow.
    — Abby Monteil, Them., 17 Apr. 2025
  • At the same time that was hollow in many ways as the ban prevented the AP from the White House pool, which includes access to events in the Oval Office, Air Force One travel as well as more formal events in the East Room.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
Definition of hollow
Adjective
  • But the discussion around Golden this season has been muted, strained and careful all the way to the end, Monday’s dramatic 65-63 comeback win against Houston to seize the title.
    — Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Throughout the series, the strained relationship between father and son highlights the repercussions of family communication breakdowns.
    — Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of strained
Adjective
  • Yes, the games are meaningless.
    — Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Also; regardless if the Rockies are good or bad; shouldn’t they be applauded for bringing up prospects early and not pausing for a future control that might be meaningless?
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of meaningless

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“Mealy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mealy. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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