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Comparative
stuffier
Superlative
stuffiest
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Rigid, overly formal, or lacking in freshness or creativity
- The meeting was so stuffy that even the coffee couldn't keep people awake.
- His stuffy attitude toward fashion made him dismiss anything modern.
- The classroom felt stuffy in both atmosphere and spirit, stifling curiosity.
- She left her stuffy corporate job to pursue a more dynamic career.
- The museum's stuffy presentation made the fascinating history seem lifeless.
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having air that is uncomfortable, lacking ventilation, and often feels warm or stale
- The room felt stuffy after the window had been closed all day.
- The stuffy air in the crowded train made it hard to breathe.
- She opened the door to let in fresh air and clear the stuffy atmosphere.
- The stuffy office was in dire need of air conditioning.
- He couldn't concentrate in the stuffy meeting room.
Synonyms:
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having difficulty breathing through one's nose, often due to a cold or allergy
- During the flu season, many people experience having a stuffy nose, making it challenging to breathe comfortably.
- He couldn't taste his food properly because he had a stuffy nose from the recent illness.
- When allergies strike, they often bring about a stuffy nose, hindering the ability to breathe freely.
- Trying to sleep with a stuffy nose can be frustrating as it interferes with normal breathing patterns.
- Every spring, my allergies leave me feeling stuffy, making it hard to catch a full breath through my congested nasal passages.