Definition

The most pale or lacking color, often used to describe skin that looks unhealthy or sickly.

Example

After spending all winter indoors, her skin looked the pastiest it had ever been.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I just got back from the beach, and I feel like I look the pastiest I've ever been.

Really? I thought you were going to get a nice tan.

I did try, but I think I just burned a little instead.

Well, at least you can still rock that sunscreen look!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Pastiest** → It is formed from "pasty" (from Middle English *paste*, meaning a mixture of ingredients enclosed in pastry) and the suffix "-est" (meaning the most). The word "pastiest" refers to something that has the most pasty quality, often describing a texture that is thick and sticky.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pasty' as something thick and sticky, and remember that 'pastiest' means having the most of that thick, sticky quality.

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