STARCHY Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

starchy

adjective

ˈstär-chē

Definition of starchy

as in formal

marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details a starchy and demanding teacher

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Recent Examples of starchy But not all vegetables behave the same way in the body, and starchy ones need to be approached differently than leafy or non-starchy options. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026 Limit starchy vegetables like potatoes and corn, which have a higher glycemic load. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026 Sugary or starchy foods rush through that system and convert quickly to glucose, producing a blood sugar spike. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 May 2026 The meaty, starchy bromides of British cooking were a part of Price’s life even after moving with her parents to Los Angeles at an early age. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for starchy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for starchy

Adjective

Although the achievement is still awaiting formal certification, the milestone highlights the rapid evolution of high-performance drones for military applications.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Braverman was writing in response to another parliamentarian who noted that Jamaica planned to lodge a formal petition for reparations later this year.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of formal

Adjective

There’s a difference between a need-to-have and a nice-to-have, though, and both Murgio and Erman Ozguven agree there are good reasons to evacuate further than just a few miles inland.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
On nice days, customers can sit on the rooftop among the outdoor sculpture garden and their meals will be brought to their table.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026

Definition of nice

Adjective

It is celebrated with a ceremonious parade that features a cavalcade of men dressed in Roman soldier costumes, evoking a sense of solemn thanksgiving and spiritual devotion.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
The ones named Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion by the judges make a ceremonious visit at the end of the day to the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa in downtown Denver.

— Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026

Definition of ceremonious

Adjective

The under-21s returned for pre-season last Monday, initially for testing before their first proper day of training on Thursday.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
This is just what Harley had built – an out-of-the-box pro-drag bike complete with slicks, wheelie bars, a hissing air-shifter and a proper multi-stage clutch set-up specifically for the drag strip.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026

Definition of proper

Adjective

Once the outcome is decided, a correct contract is worth $1 and an incorrect contract is worth nothing.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
But if our estimates stand, our figure is substantially lower than some more sensational reports, which may not be correct in attributing bigger hikes in electric bills to data centers.

— Daniel Yue, The Conversation, 10 July 2026