Stuffiness
noun
The condition of a room or building being very hot and not getting enough fresh air.
The stuffiness of the old library made it difficult for students to concentrate on their studies.
Often appears as...
- room stuffiness
- building stuffiness
noun
A state or quality of being boring and unchanged, especially because of old-fashioned views.
There is a certain stuffiness in the organization, they don't want to adopt new methods or ideas.
Often appears as...
- traditional stuffiness
- old-fashioned stuffiness
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A feeling of discomfort in your head or nose because of a cold, allergy, or crying.
During spring, my allergies have become worse, especially the stuffiness in my nose.
Often appears as...
- nasal stuffiness
- nose stuffiness
noun
The condition of a room or building being very hot and not getting enough fresh air.
The stuffiness of the old library made it difficult for students to concentrate on their studies.
Often appears as...
- room stuffiness
- building stuffiness
noun
A state or quality of being boring and unchanged, especially because of old-fashioned views.
There is a certain stuffiness in the organization, they don't want to adopt new methods or ideas.
Often appears as...
- traditional stuffiness
- old-fashioned stuffiness
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A feeling of discomfort in your head or nose because of a cold, allergy, or crying.
During spring, my allergies have become worse, especially the stuffiness in my nose.
Often appears as...
- nasal stuffiness
- nose stuffiness
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Enclosed Spaces
Use 'stuffiness' to describe discomfort from poor air flow in indoor areas like rooms or vehicles.
We opened the windows to alleviate the stuffiness in the car.
Pro Tip 2/3Lack of Ventilation
'Stuffiness' often implies a need for fresh air or cooling systems in the environment described.
Installing fans helped reduce the stuffiness in the overcrowded classroom.
Pro Tip 3/3Heat Association
Although 'stuffiness' is not only about heat, it often accompanies a sense of warmth or humidity.
The greenhouse suffered from stuffiness despite the cool weather outside.
Compare with
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Quote examples
Lola Kirke
British Actress
The classical music scene was completely unfamiliar to me. It was something that I didn't have the most fun associations around. A lot of people don't - they think of older generations and stuffiness. But it's not. You listen to the Overture of 1812, and you can hear a rock n' roll catharsis.
Quote examples
Lola Kirke
British Actress
The classical music scene was completely unfamiliar to me. It was something that I didn't have the most fun associations around. A lot of people don't - they think of older generations and stuffiness. But it's not. You listen to the Overture of 1812, and you can hear a rock n' roll catharsis.
Example 1 of 1
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