Definition

Having a lot of flour or resembling flour; very soft and powdery in texture.

Example

The cake was the flouriest I had ever tasted, making it incredibly light and fluffy.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you tried the new bakery in town?

Not yet! I've heard they make the flouriest bread.

You should definitely go; their pastries are amazing too.

I love a good pastry! I’ll check it out this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flouriest → It is formed from "flour" (from Old French *fleur*, meaning flower or blossom, which in this context refers to the fine powder made from ground grains) and "-iest" (a superlative suffix meaning most). The word "flouriest" means having the most flour or being the most flour-like in texture or quality.

Memory Tip

Think of 'flour' as the fine powder made from grains, and remember that 'flouriest' means having the most of that fine powder.

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