Stuffy

usgb/ˈstʌfi/
adjective

Lacking fresh air.

The room was small and stuffy
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Often appears as...

  • stuffy room
  • stuffy air
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Physical Discomfort

Stuffy often suggests discomfort or an urge to leave a poorly ventilated area.

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The conference hall was so stuffy I needed to step outside for air.
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Subjective Perception

Stuffy does not strictly measure air quality; it can also reflect a personal feeling of suffocation.

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Even with the window open, she found the room stuffy.
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Figurative Use

Stuffy can be used metaphorically to suggest a place is dull or uninspiring.

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The museum felt stuffy and old, in serious need of an update.
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