Definitions
- Describing bread or pastry that is undercooked and still raw in the center. - Referring to a texture that is soft, pliable, and malleable like dough. - Talking about a person's complexion that is pale, sickly, and lacking color.
- Describing a type of food that is made with pastry dough and filled with meat, vegetables, or cheese. - Referring to a complexion that is pale, unhealthy, and lacking color. - Talking about a texture that is dry, sticky, and thick like paste.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a texture or complexion.
- 2Both words can have negative connotations.
- 3Both words can be used to describe food.
- 4Both words can be used to describe a person's appearance.
What is the difference?
- 1Texture: Doughy refers to a soft, pliable texture while pasty refers to a dry, sticky texture.
- 2Cooking: Doughy refers to undercooked bread or pastry while pasty refers to a type of food made with pastry dough.
- 3Color: Doughy can refer to a pale complexion, but it is not the primary definition. Pasty specifically refers to a complexion that is pale and unhealthy-looking.
- 4Usage: Doughy is more commonly used to describe food, while pasty is more commonly used to describe a person's appearance.
- 5Connotation: Doughy can have a positive connotation when referring to the texture of bread or pastry, while pasty usually has a negative connotation when referring to a person's appearance.
Remember this!
Doughy and pasty are both adjectives used to describe texture and complexion. However, doughy refers to a soft, pliable texture and can also describe an undercooked bread or pastry, while pasty refers to a dry, sticky texture and can also describe a pale and unhealthy-looking complexion.
