Starchily: meaning, definitions and examples
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starchily
[ ˈstɑːtʃɪli ]
used to describe the manner of doing something
In a stiffly formal or self-consciously dignified manner.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She starchily refused to shake hands with him.
- The headmistress starchily reminded the students of the school rules.
Translations
Translations of the word "starchily" in other languages:
🇵🇹 com amido
🇮🇳 स्टार्चिली
🇩🇪 stärkehaltig
🇮🇩 bertepung
🇺🇦 крохмально
🇵🇱 skrobiowy
🇯🇵 デンプン質
🇫🇷 amidonné
🇪🇸 con almidón
🇹🇷 nişastalı
🇰🇷 전분이 많은
🇸🇦 نشوي
🇨🇿 škrobovitý
🇸🇰 škrobový
🇨🇳 含淀粉的
🇸🇮 škrobnat
🇮🇸 sterkjukenndur
🇰🇿 крахмалды
🇬🇪 საუცხოო
🇦🇿 nişastalı
🇲🇽 con almidón
Word origin
The term 'starchily' is derived from the word 'starch', which has been used since the 16th century to refer to a substance used to stiffen fabrics. The adverb 'starchily' evolved from this literal usage to describe someone's demeanor or speech as stiff, formal, or reserved. Over time, it has come to connote a sense of self-conscious dignity or formality in behavior.
See also: starch.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,251, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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