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Synonyms & Similar Words
airless
close
confined
cramped
crowded
dense
fetid
frowsty
fusty
heavy
humid
muggy
musty
poky
smothering
stagnant
stale
stifling
suffocating
sweltering
tight
uncomfortable
warm
woolly
clammy
dank
dingy
dull
foggy
hazy
moldering
moldy
oppressive
ripe
soggy
steamy
sweaty
thick
uncomfortable
Meaning of Stuffy
The primary meaning of the word "stuffy" is related to the quality of the air or atmosphere being unpleasantly warm or close.
Definitions
- Having a heavy, uncomfortable atmosphere, typically due to a lack of fresh air
- * Feeling tired, sick, or uncomfortable, often due to a cold or other illness
Etymology of Stuffy
The word "stuffy" has its roots in the late 16th century, derived from the verb "stuff", which meant to fill a space with something, especially air
Initially, the word described a room or space that was poorly ventilated, leading to a feeling of discomfort or suffocation
Example Uses
- The room was stuffy and hot, so I opened the window to let in some fresh air
- * After being sick for a week, I felt stuffy and tired all the time