Definition

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

Example

The mealiest potatoes are perfect for making fluffy mashed potatoes.

Conversation

Have you tried that new apple recipe yet?

Not yet, but I've heard it's the mealiest one out there!

I really love how it turns out so soft and sweet.

Yeah, I can't wait to make it for dessert this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mealiest → It is formed from "meal" (from Old English *melu*, meaning ground grain or flour) and the suffix "-iest" (meaning most). The word "mealiest" describes something that has the most meal-like quality, often referring to a texture that is fine or powdery, similar to flour.

Memory Tip

Think of 'meal' as ground grain, and remember that 'mealiest' means having the most meal-like texture, often fine and powdery.

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