ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. In a boring and pompous manner.
  2. (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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