stuffier; stuffiest
1
4
a
: narrowly inflexible in standards of conduct : self-righteous
b
: stiffly conventional : priggish
stuffy formalities
plural -es
: the quality or state of being stuffy
Examples of stuffy in a Sentence
Adjective
It's very stuffy in here.
She had a stuffy nose.
I had a stuffy feeling in my head.
the stuffiest members of that exclusive club
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Unfortunately, while there are presumably less diverting ways to spend close to two hours in a stuffy, packed multiplex, the movie is a preachy, one-note affair.
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Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
Sneezing fits, itchy eyes and a stuffy nose send millions of people searching for relief every season, and one ancient remedy keeps showing up in the conversation, reishi mushrooms.
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
When sneakers are too hot and stuffy, comfortable sandals come to the rescue.
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Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
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Adjective
Symptoms can include skin rashes, hives, a stuffy nose, upset stomach, and vomiting.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Unfortunately, while there are presumably less diverting ways to spend close to two hours in a stuffy, packed multiplex, the movie is a preachy, one-note affair.
—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
Sneezing fits, itchy eyes and a stuffy nose send millions of people searching for relief every season, and one ancient remedy keeps showing up in the conversation, reishi mushrooms.
—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
When sneakers are too hot and stuffy, comfortable sandals come to the rescue.
—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stuffy
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“Stuffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stuffy. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
stuffy
adjective
stuffier; stuffiest
2
a
: lacking fresh air
a stuffy room
b
: stuffed or choked up
had a stuffy feeling in my head
4
Medical Definition
stuffy
adjective
stuffier; stuffiest
: affected with congestion
a stuffy nose
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