Culinary Terms And Techniques

noun the quality of being delicate or fine in character or appearance

• The architect paid close attention to every nicety in the design of the building.
• I appreciate all the little niceties you added to the party decorations.
• I love how you always add those little niceties to your cooking - it really makes a difference.
• The artist's use of light and shadow added a nicety to the painting that captured the viewer's attention.

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

• The doctor noted the patient's pastiness as a possible sign of an underlying medical condition.
• I always wear sunscreen at the beach to avoid getting that pastiness on my skin.
• Her face was looking a bit pasty after staying up all night studying.
• The pastiness of his words revealed his lack of sincerity in the apology.

noun a spot or stain, typically one that is irregular in shape

• The artist carefully blended the colors to avoid any splotch on the canvas.
• I accidentally spilled some coffee and now there's a big splotch on the carpet.
• She got a splotch of ketchup on her shirt while eating fries.
• The splotch of negativity in his mind was slowly spreading, affecting his overall outlook on life.

noun a high point or level

verb to complete or finish something by adding a final touch or element

• Before serving the guests, make sure to top off their glasses with fresh water.
• Hey, can you top off my coffee before you sit down?
• I'm going to top off my outfit with a cool hat.
• She wanted to top off her successful year with a well-deserved vacation.