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

The Scarlet Knights ran a fake punt to convert a fourth and 21 for a 44-yard gain that sparked a touchdown drive to close the gap to three points.

— Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
The products, which sport fake USDA inspection labels, were distributed to grocery stores and restaurants across the United States.

— Julia Hawkins, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of fake

Adjective

Windows are wide, sightlines are clear, and the palette is of pale stone, natural linens, and weathered cedar.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
The actress wore a dress from the Lebanese designer’s resort 2027 collection, a pale lilac strapless dress with sheer chiffon fabric encrusted with a bevy of shimmering bugle beads.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of pale

Adjective

Ticketed economy and premium economy passengers who are at least 15 years old can pay $495 to book a four-hour session (no double bookings allowed).

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
The bedroom itself is a typical loft with a low ceiling and a double bed, and is accessed by the storage staircase.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Sep. 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

Every unfilled titanium lattice sank as water flooded its hollow channels.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026
According to Mason Huddleston, an urban agriculturalist at Oklahoma State University Extension, one of the plant’s most distinguishing features is its smooth, hollow stem, marked with purple or reddish-purple spots.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of hollow

Adjective

Harris has a strained relationship with the party's progressive wing, which includes El-Sayed, and El-Sayed is eager to solidify establishment support during his campaign against Republican nominee Mike Rogers, a former congressman.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
The nonfiction feature examines the filmmaker’s strained relationship with her father, an estrangement caused by his Oxycontin addiction.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of strained

Adjective

Having a talent advantage is meaningless if the Horned Frogs aren’t focused on the opponent directly in front of them.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026
Eventually, my mother comes downstairs again and puts her arms around him and holds him, whispering something to him, words that to me are meaningless and incomprehensible.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of meaningless

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