mealy

Example Sentences

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The female version is Julia Roberts’ “Runaway Bride,” so mealy about her own feelings that she ditches four grooms at the altar.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025

Smaller squash tend to be less mealy and/or fibrous, and more flavorful.

From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2023

To be honest, the Beyond Meat sausage tasted good, but a little mealy.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 21, 2023

We come together again over the same-size chips — “airport” fries, Lacey says, as he inspects their mealy white centers.

From Washington Post • Nov. 25, 2022

My aunt stared back at me through the inch or so of open door, inspecting me like I was a sack of mealy flour.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan