Stuffy (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Excessively conventional and unimaginative and hence dull; "why is the middle class so stodgy, so utterly without a sense of humor?"; "a stodgy dinner party".
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Meaning 2
Affected with a sensation of stoppage or obstruction; "a stuffy feeling in my chest".
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Meaning 3
Lacking fresh air; "a dusty airless attic"; "the dreadfully close atmosphere"; "hot and stuffy and the air was blue with smoke".
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Examples
- The air in the old house was stuffy and musty, making it hard to breathe.
- After being in the stuffy office all day, I was eager to step outside into the fresh air.
- The hotel room was stuffy and hot, with no air conditioning to provide relief.
- The small, stuffy room was filled with people, making it feel even more claustrophobic.
- The elevator was stuffy and smelled of stale air, a stark contrast to the fresh outdoors.