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 That book collection or set of old scrapbooks might be serving as a starchy food source and a humid environment for the bug. — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 3 Aug. 2026 Forget cookies or ice cream—put me within arm’s reach of a bag of salty, fried, starchy goodness and all my willpower disappears. — Kinsey Gidick, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026 The new research found that children in nearly every region of the world are not eating enough fruits, non-starchy vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds, and starchy vegetables. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 22 July 2026 Pair with a side of non-starchy vegetables or a side salad instead of chips. — Verywell Health, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for starchy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for starchy

Adjective

His two sons attended New York public schools, but Spade says their formal observance of the attacks seldom extended beyond a moment of silence.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
Sparks alone has converted 38 of his 94 stores, and the network stands at 155 across 27 states — a base large enough to justify a formal national rollout but small enough that new owners can still test economics store by store.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of formal

Adjective

Don’t go looking for hushed tones, decorous silence or the other traditions of a sport whose roots exist on the hallowed lawns of polite society.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
What used to be called UFOs and now go by the more decorous handle of UAPs—or unidentified anomalous phenomena—are being given the full investigatory treatment.

— Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of decorous

Adjective

There's also a small flip up carry loop, which is a nice feature for a bottle with a comparably wide diameter.

— Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026
Nor are there many studios with two full baths, a nice perk owed to the combination of two apartments and potentially a key to relationship harmony in the mornings.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of nice

Adjective

George, who is second in line to the British throne, arrived in a jacket, shirt and tie and dark trousers but soon changed into the school’s uniform of a black tailcoat, waistcoat and pinstriped trousers, with a stiff white collar.

— Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
The winger and Nigerian international will face stiff competition once Kaoru Mitoma and Yankuba Minteh return from their respective hamstring and ankle injuries.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of stiff

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

But the jet rose above the normal path aircraft take on their approach to Runway 30 before dropping altitude to return back into proper position, tracking data from Flightradar24 showed.

— Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
The 6,970-yard course is challenging but fair and open enough for all handicaps, from the proper tees, to have a good time.

— Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of proper

Adjective

The signatories argue that a correct answer alone does not capture what makes mathematical research valuable.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2026
For far too many years, the most popular NBA analysts ran off vibes and nostalgia (correct pronunciation of foreign players’ names, not included).

— Candace Buckner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026