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 Pair with a side of non-starchy vegetables or a side salad instead of chips. — Verywell Health, 6 July 2026 Dirty Rice is a creamy, starchy, sweet skin scent with some oomph from vetiver and animalic musk to add a sensual, addictive element to the mixture. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 17 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for starchy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for starchy

Adjective

The company noticed the order, reached out, and built a formal marketing relationship from there.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Lenders, too, can adjust their rate offers upward as a formal rate hike grows in likelihood.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of formal

Adjective

Her parents were able to buy a nice home in the Seattle area for $300,000 and still afford different extracurricular activities for her and her siblings.

— Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
The puffiness that may come with a little late-night partying when the weather is nice is no match for this serum's ability to de-puff eye bags.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 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

Xcel had to get the correct permits from local municipalities as well as stormwater permitting, and have an environmental survey done to protect burrowing owls.

— Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Fortunately, home run bets are long-shot wagers, so bettors don’t need to get many correct to generate a profit.

— Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026