1. the quality or state of being mealy; a powdery or grainy texture
Usage: commonly used to describe food texture
2. the quality of being pale, wan, or unhealthy in appearance
Usage: often used to describe facial complexion

Examples

• The mealiness of the overripe apple made it unpleasant to eat.
• The potato's mealiness improved after cooking.
• She complained about the mealiness of the flour used in the cake.
• The patient's mealiness suggested a lack of proper nutrition.
• The mealiness in his complexion worried his family.
• Proper storage can reduce the mealiness of certain fruits.