stuffier; stuffiest
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4
a
: narrowly inflexible in standards of conduct : self-righteous
b
: stiffly conventional : priggish
stuffy formalities
Examples of stuffy in a Sentence
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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There are many options available from common paint brands that can evoke a similar feeling without making your kitchen feel stuffy.
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Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
Symptoms range from mild to serious and can include skin rashes, hives, a stuffy nose, upset stomach, and vomiting.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
The wine world is sometimes thought of as stuffy, but not the Willamette.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Just a fun night and not stuffy at all.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
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Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
Symptoms range from mild to serious and can include skin rashes, hives, a stuffy nose, upset stomach, and vomiting.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
The wine world is sometimes thought of as stuffy, but not the Willamette.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Just a fun night and not stuffy at all.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 19 May 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 27 May. 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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