Stuffily
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstʌfɪli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Stuffily is an adverb meaning In a poorly ventilated and close manner.
Meaning
In a poorly ventilated and close manner.
More Meanings
- In a boring and pompous manner.
- (US) In an angry and obstinate manner.
Example Sentences
a stuffily tedious lecture on art
Perhaps, indeed, it was one of their best qualities that they spent the greater part of their time stuffily indoors.
Synonyms for stuffily
Depending on context, synonyms include oppressively, stodgily.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stodgily, mustily, fustily, stiflingly, crampedly, draughtily.
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