starchy
Definitions
Containing or consisting of a large amount of starch.
Stiff, formal, or lacking in ease and spontaneity in manner or behavior.
Examples
The diet consisted mostly of starchy foods like potatoes, rice, and pasta.
He wore a crisp, starchy shirt that looked freshly pressed for the interview.
The sauce had a slightly starchy texture because it was thickened with too much cornflour.
Synonyms
Antonyms
informal relaxed casual easygoing loose flexible unceremonious