Pastiness

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪstiˌnəs/

Definitions of pastiness

noun the state or quality of being pasty; paleness or lack of color in the skin

Example Sentences

A1 Her face had a strange pastiness to it.

A2 The pastiness of the dough made it difficult to roll out.

B1 The pastiness of the paint gave the artwork a unique texture.

B2 The pastiness of the sauce indicated it had been overcooked.

C1 The pastiness of the skin was a sign of dehydration.

C2 The pastiness of the actor's makeup was expertly done for the period piece.

Examples of pastiness in a Sentence

formal The doctor noted the patient's pastiness as a possible sign of an underlying medical condition.

informal I always wear sunscreen at the beach to avoid getting that pastiness on my skin.

slang Her face was looking a bit pasty after staying up all night studying.

figurative The pastiness of his words revealed his lack of sincerity in the apology.

Grammatical Forms of pastiness

• plural: pastinesses
• comparative: more pasty
• superlative: most pasty
• present tense: is pasty
• future tense: will be pasty
• perfect tense: has been pasty
• continuous tense: is being pasty
• singular: pastiness
• positive degree: pasty
• infinitive: to be pasty
• gerund: being pasty
• participle: pasted

Origin and Evolution of pastiness

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'pastiness' originated from the Middle English word 'pastous', which came from the Old French word 'pasteux'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a doughy or sticky consistency, 'pastiness' evolved to also refer to a pale or unhealthy complexion in the 19th century.