Definition

Having a texture that is soft and crumbly, often resembling meal or flour.

Example

The mealier potatoes were perfect for making mashed potatoes.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I tried that new apple variety yesterday, and it was much mealier than I expected.

Really? I thought they were supposed to be crisp and juicy.

Yeah, I usually prefer the firmer ones, but this one was surprisingly soft and mealier.

I guess it depends on personal taste; I might stick to the crunchy ones.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mealier → The word 'mealier' is derived from 'meal' (from Old English 'melu', meaning ground grain or flour) and the suffix '-ier' (meaning more). The term 'mealier' describes something that has more of the quality of meal, often referring to a texture that is fine or powdery, similar to flour.

Memory Tip

Think of 'meal' as ground grain, and remember that 'mealier' means having more of that fine, powdery texture.

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