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Definition of starched

starched

/stɑːrtʃt/
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• adjective

1

Treated or stiffened with starch, especially to give fabric a crisp, smooth finish.

Example

"He wore a crisp, starched white shirt and a dark navy suit to the interview."

2

Excessively formal, stiff, or constrained in manner or behavior.

Example

"The diplomat maintained a starched demeanor throughout the tense negotiations."

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• Rhymes for starched

• Nearby Words

starboard
starburst
starch
starched
starchy
stardom
stardust

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'starch', which comes from Middle English 'sterchen' (to stiffen), related to Old English 'stearc' meaning 'stiff, strong, or rigid'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Starched. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/starched
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