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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 notes

In plain EnglishMade stiff with starch, or (describing a person or tone) rigidly formal.

Common pairings
starched collar starched shirt a starched manner

Word forms

more starched comparative, most starched superlative

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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