stuffy

stuffy

adj \ˈstə-fē\

stuff·i·erstuff·i·est

Definition of STUFFY

1

: ill-natured, ill-humored

2

: lacking in vitality or interest : stodgy, dull

3

a : oppressive to the breathing : close <a stuffy room> b : stuffed up <a stuffy nose>

4

a : narrowly inflexible in standards of conduct : self-righteous b : stiffly conventional : priggish <stuffy formalities>

— stuff·i·ly \ˈstə-fə-lē\ adverb

— stuff·i·ness \ˈstə-fē-nəs\ noun

Examples of STUFFY

1. It's very stuffy in here.
2. She had a stuffy nose.
3. I had a stuffy feeling in my head.
4. the stuffiest members of that exclusive club

First Known Use of STUFFY

1798

Related to STUFFY

Synonyms: breathless, close, stifling, suffocating

Antonyms: airy, breezy, unstuffy

Related Words: airless, unventilated; fuggy; heavy, oppressive, thick

Near Antonyms: bracing, brisk, invigorating, refreshed, refreshing, restorative, reviving, sweet; ventilated

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Rhymes with STUFFY

fluffy, huffy, puffy, scruffy, snuffy, toughie