floury

adjective

Definition of flourynext
as in dusty
consisting of very small particles shelves of old books covered with floury dust

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floury
  1. dusty
  2. fine
  3. powdery
Adjective
  • The popular set tends to sell quickly, so consider grabbing one while fall-favorite shades like dusty olive, terracotta, and mauve are still in stock.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The wind is whistling through an enormous, dusty construction site, surrounded by highways, office towers and a sports arena.
    — Maria Aspan, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of dusty
Adjective
  • The five-time Pro Bowler had one of his finest statistical seasons last year, allowing only 15 pressures on 491 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.
    — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • It’s made of premium—think fine-gauge fibers that don’t itch—merino wool, a naturally thermoregulating material.
    — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of fine
Adjective
  • Good Girl Blush does is a slightly softer, more powdery iteration of the original perfume.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Powdery mildew appears to be a fine white powdery coat on squash leaves, tomato leaves, pumpkin leaves, etc.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of powdery
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“Floury.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floury. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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