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
  • Video of the remarkable rescue filmed by Osorio shows the tiny infant in a dusty bodysuit being carefully pulled out of the wreckage.
    — Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Others were more barren, with dusty volcanic rocks and jagged cliffs surrounding secluded turquoise coves.
    — Annie Daly, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of dusty
Adjective
  • Even though his parents split more than 25 years ago, according to Us Weekly, their living arrangement worked out just fine.
    — Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Before planting any hibiscus seeds, start by nicking or sanding the seeds using fine-grade sandpaper or the tip of a knife.
    — Shelby Vittek, The Spruce, 15 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 17 Aug. 2026.

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