Definition
starchiness
noun
- the quality or state of containing starch or being starchy in texture
- the quality of being overly formal, stiff, or rigid in manner or behavior
Examples
- The starchiness of the potatoes made them perfect for mashing.
- She reduced the starchiness of the pasta by rinsing it with cold water.
- His starchiness at the party made everyone feel uncomfortable.
- The teacher's starchiness gradually gave way to warmth as the semester progressed.
- The fabric's starchiness made it difficult to fold smoothly.
- Despite her initial starchiness, she proved to be quite friendly once you got to know her.