pastose

[ pa-stohs ]

adjective

1. having a heavy impasto.

Other Words From

• pas·tos·i·ty [pa-, stos, -i-tee], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of pastose¹

First recorded in 1775–85, pastose is from the Italian word pastoso doughy. See paste, -ose ¹

Example Sentences

Taddeo was very bold in his work, and had a manner passing soft and pastose, and very far removed from the hardness often seen.

From Project Gutenberg

His flesh, less clear than it afterwards became, is pastose and burnished.

From Project Gutenberg

His flesh, less clear than it afterwards becomes, is pastose and burnished.

From Project Gutenberg