pastelike
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6.5
- adjective
- /ˈpeɪstˌlaɪk/
- The walls were painted a pastelike shade of white.
Examples
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Her face looked pastelike after days of illness.
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His complexion became pastelike from lack of sunlight.
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The actor's makeup gave him a pastelike appearance under the theater lights.
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Her complexion looked quite pastelike after the illness.
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The artist mixed the colors until the paint became pastelike and easy to work with.
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The whipped cream was pastelike and spread easily over the cake.
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After sitting in the fridge, the mixture took on a pastelike consistency, making it perfect for frosting.
Synonyms
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6.7
Being pale and looking unhealthy, like after being ill
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1.0
A pale yellowish-white color like light butter
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4.5
Having pale skin that looks like wax
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2.5
Very pale or white in color
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5.3
Gentle and not strong in feeling or style
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1.9
Pale yellowish white like fresh cream
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5.2
Pale, smooth, slightly shiny, and a little see-through
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2.3
Pale, cloudy white in color
Antonyms
How Pale
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word pastelike comes from paste, a soft, thick mixture that is often light or dull in color, plus -like, which means 'similar to'. Think of the word pasty, which also means pale, so pastelike describes a pale, dull look.