pasty
adjective/ˈpeɪsti/
Frequency rank: #14,645 most common English word
Meaning
Unhealthily pale or wan in complexion; also, having a soft, sticky texture like paste.
Example sentence
After staying indoors all winter, he had developed pasty skin that made him look unwell.
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