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Starchy (Adjective)

Consisting of or containing starch; "starchy foods".

All adjective clusters.

The starchy vegetables like potatoes and corn are rich in carbohydrates.
Starchy foods such as bread and pasta are often high on the glycemic index.
The doctor advised her to limit her intake of starchy foods to manage her diabetes.
Rice is a starchy food that is a staple in many cultures around the world.
The starchy texture of the overcooked noodles made them unappetizing to eat.

Rigidly formal; "a starchy manner"; "the letter was stiff and formal"; "his prose has a buckram quality".

All adjective clusters.

She had a starchy way of talking to the staff that made them nervous around her.
His voice was deep and smooth, but his tone was starchy, and the interviewer found herself growing defensive.
The strict teacher stood ramrod straight with a starchy posture, glaring over her glasses at the unruly class.
After her etiquette training, Lady Victoria had adopted a starchy demeanor that some found off-putting.
In the corporate setting, Mr. Thompson was known for his starchy letters and proposals that brooked no nonsense.