stuffy

[ˈstʌfi]

stuffy Definition

  • 1lacking fresh air or ventilation
  • 2showing disapproval - having old-fashioned or overly formal manners, attitudes, or opinions
  • 3having a blocked or congested nose

Using stuffy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stuffy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The room was stuffy and hot.

  • Example

    He has a stuffy attitude towards new ideas.

  • Example

    I have a stuffy nose and can't smell anything.

stuffy Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: stuffy in Brief

The term 'stuffy' [ˈstʌfi] describes a lack of fresh air or ventilation, as in 'The room was stuffy and hot.' It can also show disapproval of old-fashioned or overly formal manners, attitudes, or opinions, as in 'He has a stuffy attitude towards new ideas.' Additionally, it can refer to having a blocked or congested nose, as in 'I have a stuffy nose and can't smell anything.'