MEALYMOUTHED Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

mealymouthed

adjective

ˈmē-lē-ˌmau̇t͟hd

Definition of mealymouthed

as in double

not being or expressing what one appears to be or express a mealymouthed compliment from a jealous competitor

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Recent Examples of mealymouthed The problem is that fears of getting yelled at on social media lead to the kind of mealymouthed compromise no one wants. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025 But that word can be a mealymouthed way to describe housing that is still out of reach for low-income New Yorkers, and Won knows that better than most. — Curbed, 23 Nov. 2022 But Roman, so often indecisive and mealymouthed, calmly insists that there’s no need to worry about those things. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2019

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Adjective

But this is an album that’s apparently about the artist’s double life, and the questions that are bound to be at the forefront of any curious listener’s mind go unaddressed.

— Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
To [React with exaggerated surprise] is to DO A DOUBLE TAKE — as in, to take out double letters (not consecutive ones, mind you).

— Sam Corbin, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of double

Adjective

Carmella is also still mad at Vicki for saying that Danny is raising her kids, and Heather is angry after learning that Vicki called her fake in Palm Springs.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
All are alleged to have sent investors fake account statements and communications claiming their investments were either safe and sound or growing rapidly.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of fake

Adjective

Worries have been rising about the French government’s big debt and its strained budget.

— Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Giancarlo Stanton, who hasn’t played since April 24 because of strained calf muscles in both legs, remained on the 26-man roster for the best-of-five series starting Saturday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of strained

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 stranger’s hollow cheeks, his dark eyes, whose lashes always appeared wet, the bony shoulders that protruded from the singlet Chee Meng had lent him—all of it frightened Shawn.

— Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
Every unfilled titanium lattice sank as water flooded its hollow channels.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of hollow

Adjective

Note that cold temperatures can dull the flavor and make the tomatoes slightly mealy, so try to use them within a few days when possible.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
Cold temperatures kill the flavor and cause tomatoes to develop a mealy texture.

— Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of mealy

Adjective

Only days earlier, Mays had given what could be perceived as a backhanded compliment.

— Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
After corralling a loose puck along the boards, Hughes spun away from the blue line to keep the play onside, then feathered a backhanded pass into open ice with just the right amount of touch to set up Nico Sturm for a goal that tied the game.

— Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 12 May 2026

Definition of backhanded

Adjective

Californian Fred Karger, who made history in 2012 as the first openly gay person to run for president, had mixed views about the ad, calling it shrewd yet hypocritical.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Some churches have rightly been accused of being partisan, hypocritical and discriminatory toward women and minorities.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of hypocritical

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