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doughy Antonyms

Opposite of doughy

Because the opposite of doughy shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having the soft, heavy, or pasty consistency of unbaked dough, especially when referring to undercooked bread or pastry.

Usage Example

"Because the oven temperature was too low, the center of the loaf remained pale and crisp."

Strongest
crisp
Strong
crusty
flaky
firm

• adjective (Context 2)

Having a pale, soft, and flabby appearance or physique (of a person's skin, face, or body).

Usage Example

"After months of sedentary office work and little sunlight, his complexion looked noticeably toned."

Strongest
toned
Strong
muscular
taut
ruddy
lean

Similar words to doughy

Words similar to doughy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

pasty
flabby
pudgy
fleshy
pallid
sodden
spongy
sallow
See all synonyms of doughy

• Nearby Words

douchey
dough
doughball
doughy
dour
dourly
douse

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Doughy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/doughy
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