Stuffy

Pronunciation: /ˈstʌfiː/

Stuffy (adjective)

  1. having little or no fresh air, making it uncomfortable to breathe.
  2. being too traditional or not open to new ideas.
  3. having a nose that is blocked, making it hard to breathe.

Examples

  • The room felt stuffy after being closed all day.
  • Open a window if the office becomes stuffy.

Common collocations: stuffy room, stuffy atmosphere, stuffy attitude, stuffy rules, stuffy nose

Synonyms of Stuffy

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Stuffy

  • describing a space with fresh air
  • describing a person or attitude