as in formal
marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details
a starchy and demanding teacher
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
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
-
Fireworks from formal rocket shows to impromptu street celebrations can create extremely unhealthy air quality, sometimes rivaling what comes from wildfires.
-
The impression was bolstered Friday afternoon when dozens of A-list celebrities were seen heading into the venue in formal wear, from Karlie Kloss and Hugh Grant to Jason Sudeikis and Chris Jones.
Adjective
-
The press coverage in Austria and Germany had been relatively decorous.
-
This is a lovely, if rather decorous and reverent, tale of an illicit affair that’s unlikely to cause as much noise as Dhont’s last two films.
Adjective
-
Neither side has been shy of attacking, which has been a nice change of pace compared with the first couple of knockout stage matches.
-
Been shooting some nice low scores in these last couple weeks outs here, so that’s something good to pat myself on the back.
Adjective
-
How to Restore Absorbency to Towels To restore absorbency to stiff towels, Sokolowski recommends performing a deep clean.
-
Vigorously whisk remaining 1 cup of cream with powdered sugar in a large bowl until medium-stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.
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.
-
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.
Adjective
-
Families, educators and advocates described barriers to accessing proper support and services.
-
Heat this severe can affect anyone without proper cooling or hydration, according to the weather service.
Adjective
-
Jevremovic sued him for defamation in December but a judge threw out the case, citing that it hadn’t been filed in the correct jurisdiction.
-
Croatia still furious Despite the correct decision being made, Croatia manager Zlatko Dalić was far from happy, saying VAR had ruined the spirit of the game.
Cite this Entry
“Starchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starchy. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
