STUFFINESS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

stuffiness

noun

Definition of stuffiness

as in dampness

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Recent Examples of stuffiness Set the scene Upon entering, don't let the grandiose, atrium-esque, white-marbled lobby fool you into thinking there's an ounce of formality or stuffiness here. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026 Using the fan independently helps circulate air, reduce stuffiness, and balance temperatures without changing the thermostat. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 24 Aug. 2026 Essential oil blends like Natural Riches Breathe Synergy Blend can provide relief from congested sinuses and stuffiness. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 The polo top denotes a sense of put-togetherness, with any sense of stuffiness softened when styled with feminine skirts or toughened up with denim and leather. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 July 2026 That leaves us with smart solutions and savvy helpers that are specifically designed to minimize the heat, remove stuffiness, and provide soothing, cooling relief. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 June 2026 Here are nine couches for small spaces that channel elegance without stuffiness. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026 Opening your bedroom window in winter can improve sleep by lowering your body temperature and reducing stuffiness. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026 While the town has a strong year-round community, these months offer the fullest version of its coastal energy—lively but still low-key, and easily accessible without Hamptons-style crowds or stuffiness. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026

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Noun

After cleaning, go over the surface with a dry pad to remove any remaining dampness for a streak-free finish.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026
Dry surfaces, working ventilation, low humidity and the lack of competing odors from food, trash, dampness or pets all matter more than any candle.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026

Definition of dampness

Noun

Some Korean beauty creators also describe using it when their skin feels overheated or reactive after exposure to the country’s changing weather and humidity.

— Sophie Dunne, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
The combination of low humidity, low soil humidity and strong winds, will mean that any fire that does spark could spread quickly.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of humidity

Noun

The California coast is, however, being affected by a marine heat wave that isn’t currently related to El Niño, especially in Southern California, which experts say is a factor in the mugginess being felt along some coastal areas.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Temperatures are expected to return to normal levels, with the hottest places expected to peak in the mid-80s with some mugginess attached.

— Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025

Definition of mugginess

Noun

For that all-important hydration, look for moisture magnets like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, along with emollients such as squalane, which help concealer glide over dry areas instead of clinging to them.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
Apply a nourishing hand cream with ceramides, glycerin and hyaluronic acid after your cuticle oil — and after washing your hands, as soap and warm water can sap moisture from the skin.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of moisture

Noun

The water feels more like an ocean than a lake, but leaves you without the post-dip stickiness salt water brings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Firms with proprietary data that is valuable to AI agents should be better positioned to prosper, while software companies that offer little beyond functionality — and have few other sources of customer stickiness — could struggle.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Steven Tian and Stephen Henriques, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026

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