What is another word for starchy?

Pronunciation: [stˈɑːt͡ʃi] (IPA)

The word "starchy" can refer to foods rich in carbohydrates and low in fiber, but it can also describe people or behavior that is rigid, formal or conservative. Some synonyms for "starchy" in the food context include "carb-heavy," "stodgy," "heavy," "dense," and "filling." For people or personality traits, synonyms for "starchy" include "uptight," "formal," "conventional," "rigid," and "straight-laced." It's important to note that connotation and context matter in choosing the most appropriate synonym. Choosing the right word will help you effectively communicate your meaning and avoid misunderstandings or confusion.

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Usage examples for Starchy

He had a dread of typhoid, I believe, and as he already possessed gout and insomnia and an intermittent tendency to pain in his abdomen, and couldn't drink anything alcoholic or eat anything starchy, I found myself wondering what he really did for a living.
"A Fool and His Money"
George Barr McCutcheon
There were people malicious enough to say that if Charlie's mother had never died, he would never have married, but I take the liberty of resenting such an assertion as a personal insult; for, although I don't doubt the dear old lady was a perfect jewel in her way, yet, looking at the portrait of her which hangs over our parlor mantelpiece, I see the face of a hard, determined-looking woman with cold gray eyes and rigidly set mouth, in a funny-looking black dress, neither high-necked nor low-necked, having a starchy white ruffle round the edge, in vivid white contrast to the yellow skin; with grizzly, iron-gray curls peeping out from under a cap that is fearfully and wonderfully made, with a huge ruffled border radiating in a circumference of several feet, while its two black-and-white gauze ribbon strings lie in rigid exactness over her two rigidly exact shoulders.
"Not Pretty, But Precious"
John Hay, et al.
It was her second morning to awake in the hacienda house, and the little Bretonne tripped into her room under a starchy mountain heaped high.
"The Missourian"
Eugene P. (Eugene Percy) Lyle

Famous quotes with Starchy

  • There is a subtle difference in the way sugar molecules are utilized. Momentarily, the body uses less sugar. However, sugar is important in fueling the consciousness on its journey. It also aids in connecting the consciousness to the body. In other words, there is indeed a connection that is and must be partially physical, between the body and the travelling consciousness, and it is based upon a certain sugar molecule in a form not normally seen. Before conscious projections I would therefore recommend that you take a small amount of starchy or sugar food. A small snack before bed is a good idea from this viewpoint. Alcohol is of some benefit, though not to any great degree. Excellent results can be achieved in a dream-based projection during the day, in a nap.
    Jane Roberts

Related words: starchy foods, starch, carbs, carb food, carb intake

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