1. resembling meal in texture; dry and powdery
2. lacking in directness or frankness; evasive
Usage: often used with ‘mouthed’
3. pale and unhealthy in appearance

Examples

• The old potatoes had a mealy texture when cooked.
• She gave a mealy-mouthed response that avoided the real issue.
• The apple was disappointingly mealy instead of crisp.
• His mealy complexion suggested he spent too much time indoors.
• The politician’s mealy explanation satisfied no one.
• The flour felt mealy between her fingers.