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starchy

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of starchy

marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details

a starchy and demanding teacher

Synonyms of starchy

ceremonious, correct, decorous, formal, nice, proper, punctilious, stiff, stiff-necked, stilted

Words Related to starchy

sober, solemn, stately

chivalrous, courtly, gallant

genteel, polished, refined

civil, courteous, polite, red-carpet

Near Antonyms of starchy

improper, indecorous, unmannerly

discourteous, impolite, rude

Antonyms of starchy

casual, easygoing, informal, laid-back, unceremonious

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