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pasty Synonyms

Another word for pasty

Choosing another word for pasty depends on context, so the 23 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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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 pallid."

Strongest
pallid
pale
wan
Strong
sallow
ashen
peaky
colorless
bloodless
pasty-faced
chalky

• 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
hand 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."

Strongest
doughy
gluey
Strong
starchy
gummy
claggy
stodgy
viscous
thick
sticky
Weak
glutinous

• noun (Context 4)

A small, decorative adhesive covering worn to conceal the nipple, often used in burlesque performances or under sheer clothing.

Usage Example

"The burlesque dancer wore an elaborate costume featuring rhinestone-studded pasties during her vintage cabaret routine."

Strong
nipple cover

Opposites of pasty

The opposite of pasty shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

ruddy
rosy
runny
flushed
watery
glowing
thin
florid
See all opposites of pasty

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pasty. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pasty
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