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pasty Synonyms
Another word for pasty
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• adjective (Context 1)
Unhealthily pale in color, especially regarding a person's complexion or skin.
Usage Example
"After spending the entire winter indoors without sunlight, his complexion had become quite pale."
Strongest
pale
Strong
pallid
wan
ashen
• noun (Context 2)
A folded pastry case usually filled with seasoned meat and vegetables, traditionally associated with Cornwall, England.
Usage Example
"While hiking along the coast of Cornwall, we stopped at a local bakery to enjoy a traditional beef and potato turnover."
Strong
turnover
Weak
empanada
pie
• adjective (Context 3)
Having the thick, sticky, or doughy consistency of paste.
Usage Example
"The chef threw out the ruined sauce because it had developed a thick, doughy texture instead of a smooth gloss."
Strong
doughy
sticky
Weak
glutinous
Opposites of pasty
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of pasty varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
ruddy
flushed
rosy
fluid
dry
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pasty. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pasty