starched
Starched (adj) means Treated with starch and made stiff, especially describing clothing. Example: “He wore a crisp, starched white shirt to the interview.”
How to use starched
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMade stiff with starch, or (describing a person or tone) rigidly formal.
Word forms
more starched comparative, most starched superlative
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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.