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1. pasty
adjective. resembling paste in color; pallid.
Synonyms
- colourless
- colorless
Antonyms
- colourful
- lively
- break
Etymology
- -y (English)
- -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
- paste (English)
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2. pasty
adjective. having the sticky properties of an adhesive.
Synonyms
- viscid
- glutinous
- mucilaginous
- gluey
- sticky
- viscous
- adhesive
Antonyms
- easy
- dry
- thin
- chromatic
Etymology
- -y (English)
- -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
- paste (English)
3. pasty
noun. small meat pie or turnover.
Synonyms
- Cornish pasty
- meat pie
Antonyms
- nonresiny
- ungummed
- non-resiny
Etymology
- -y (English)
- -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
- paste (English)
4. pasty
noun. (usually used in the plural) one of a pair of adhesive patches worn to cover the nipples of exotic dancers and striptease performers.
Antonyms
- nonresinous
Etymology
- -y (English)
- -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
- paste (English)
Example sentences of the word pasty
1. Adjective
Spackling compound is a pasty joint or hole sealer that comes ready to use right out of the container or as a powder to which you add water to make a paste.
2. Noun, singular or mass
You can always add more liquid later if the dip is too thick or pasty.