starchiness
/ˈstɑːrtʃinəs/
noun
- The quality of being stiff, formal, or overly proper in behavior or appearance.
- The starchiness of the ceremony made everyone feel uncomfortable.
- His natural warmth was hidden behind a layer of starchiness.
- The new manager's starchiness annoyed the relaxed office staff.
- The quality of being stiff or crisp, like fabric treated with starch.
- The starchiness of the collar made it stand up perfectly.
- The tablecloth's starchiness kept it from wrinkling during dinner.
- She loved the starchiness of her freshly ironed blouse.
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