doughier; doughiest
Synonyms of doughynext
: resembling dough: such as
a
: not thoroughly baked
doughy bread
b
: unhealthily pale : pasty
a doughy face

Examples of doughy in a Sentence

High humidity can make your loaves turn out doughy. she worried that her husband was very ill when she saw his doughy complexion
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His 5’7 ripped African warrior prince-like physique had become bloated, his handsome face doughy and unrecognizable. Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 12 Dec. 2025 Despite New York's reputation, Starship Bagel's doughy delights stole the show, marking a milestone for the North Texas shop and its loyal fans. S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025 The handheld dessert treat consists of a creamy custard stuffed between a flaky, doughy crust that's glazed in sugar and topped with mini rainbow sprinkles. Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025 Toby’s is also predictably wonky, like a Santa after too many shots of whiskey, and Paul says that it’s barely cooked and far too doughy. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for doughy

Word History

First Known Use

1693, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of doughy was in 1693

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“Doughy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doughy. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

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