Definitions
- Describing a texture that is dry and crumbly, like a mealy apple or potato. - Referring to a taste that is bland or gritty, like mealy bread or cornmeal. - Talking about a feeling of dryness or roughness, like mealy hands or skin.
- Describing a texture that is fine and dry, like powdery snow or sand. - Referring to a substance that is in the form of powder, like powdery makeup or spices. - Talking about a feeling of dryness or dustiness, like powdery hands or feet.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a dry texture.
- 2Both words can be used to describe food or substances.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a feeling on the skin or hands.
What is the difference?
- 1Texture: Mealy describes a texture that is crumbly and gritty, while powdery describes a texture that is fine and smooth.
- 2Substance: Mealy is often used to describe food that has a bland or unpleasant taste, while powdery is often used to describe substances that are in the form of powder.
- 3Usage: Mealy is more commonly used to describe food, while powdery is more commonly used to describe substances or textures.
- 4Connotation: Mealy has a negative connotation, implying an unpleasant or undesirable texture or taste, while powdery can have either a neutral or positive connotation, depending on the context.
- 5Examples: Mealy is often used to describe apples or potatoes, while powdery is often used to describe snow or makeup.
Remember this!
Mealy and powdery are both adjectives used to describe dry textures or substances. However, mealy describes a texture that is crumbly and gritty, often used to describe unpleasant-tasting food, while powdery describes a texture that is fine and smooth, often used to describe substances or textures that are in the form of powder.
