starchily
adverb as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:She behaved starchily during the meeting, insisting on following the protocol even in inconsequential matters.
Definition:Acted in a formal and rigid manner, often overly so, particularly with regard to etiquette.
From behaved starchily
Example:The staff were so starchily formal that it was difficult to engage in casual conversation with them.
Definition:Extremely formal and stiff, often conveying a sense of artificiality or pretension.
From starchily formal
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