Mealy mouthed describes someone who speaks indirectly, evasively, or hypocritically.
Mealy mouthed describes someone who speaks indirectly, evasively, or hypocritically.
| Word | mealymouthed |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | ADJ. |
| Definition | indirect in speech; hypocritical; evasive. |
| Sentence | Rather than tell Jill directly what he disliked, Jack made a few mealymouthed comments and tried to change the subject. |
Tags: psat
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