starchy
/ˈstɑrtʃi/
adjective
- Containing a lot of starch, a white substance found in foods like potatoes, rice, and bread.
- She added starchy ingredients to thicken the soup.
- The doctor recommended limiting starchy foods like pasta and white bread.
- Potatoes and corn are starchy vegetables that provide energy.
- Very formal, stiff, or proper in behavior or appearance.
- Her starchy manner made the children feel nervous.
- The company had a starchy dress code that required suits every day.
- The starchy old professor never smiled during lectures.