adj
starched
Starched (adj) means Treated with starch and made stiff, especially describing clothing. Example: “He wore a crisp, starched white shirt to the interview.”
adj
1
Treated with starch and made stiff, especially describing clothing.
"He wore a crisp, starched white shirt to the interview."
2
Overly stiff or formal in manner.
"Her starched, businesslike tone put everyone on edge."
How to use starched
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMade stiff with starch, or (describing a person or tone) rigidly formal.
Common pairings
starched collar
starched shirt
a starched manner
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more starched
- Superlative
- most starched
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He wore a crisp, _____ white shirt to the interview.
Rhymes for starched
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What does “starched” mean?
The word “starched” means treated with starch and made stiff, especially describing clothing. In plain terms, made stiff with starch, or (describing a person or tone) rigidly formal.
How do you use “starched” in a sentence?
Here is “starched” used in a sentence: “He wore a crisp, starched white shirt to the interview.”
What part of speech is “starched”?
“Starched” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “starched” have?
“Starched” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: treated with starch and made stiff, especially describing clothing.
