What does starchy mean?
Starchy means Of or pertaining to starch..
Starchy
/ˈstɑɹt͡ʃi/ · adjective
Meaning
Of or pertaining to starch..
Definitions by Sense
- Of or pertaining to starch.
- Containing starch.
- Having the quality of fabric starch as applied to fabric; stiff, hard; starched.
- Having a starched personality; stiffly formal.
Example Sentences
Beds were made, the dinner-table set, and then we got into our very starchiest and most uncomfortable clothes for church.
Synonyms for starchy
Antonyms for starchy
Related Words
Word Forms
- starchier
- more starchy
- starchiest
- most starchy
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for starchy?
Common synonyms include stiff, formal, buckram, starchlike.
What is the opposite of starchy?
Possible antonyms include starchless.
How do you use starchy in a sentence?
Beds were made, the dinner-table set, and then we got into our very starchiest and most uncomfortable clothes for church.
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