pastiness

/ˈpeɪstinəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being pale, soft, and unhealthy-looking, especially of skin.
    • After staying indoors all winter, his pastiness was noticeable against his dark hair.
    • The doctor was concerned about the patient's pastiness and ordered some blood tests.
    • A little time in the sun helped reduce the pastiness of her complexion.
  2. The quality of being thick, soft, and sticky like paste.
    • The sauce had an unpleasant pastiness that reminded me of wallpaper paste.
    • She didn't like the pastiness of the glue; it left a residue on her fingers.
    • The pastiness of the dough made it difficult to roll out evenly.
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