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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The service The hotel service is impeccable and friendly, never intrusive nor stuffy, and is above all very efficient.
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Maddalena Fossati, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
While a tweed suit and ruffle blouse can feel a little stuffy and traditional, these eye-catching, glittering gold necklaces add a welcome touch of shine to give this look a fresh feel.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026
The antithesis of a stuffy, traditional dining room, the relaxed dining area is perfect for casual meals or cooking sessions with parents and kids.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
The dining rooms are very pretty – especially in winter when the fireplaces roar – but far from stuffy, and the bar room is one of the neighborhood’s coziest spots to sip, snack and savor.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Maddalena Fossati, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
While a tweed suit and ruffle blouse can feel a little stuffy and traditional, these eye-catching, glittering gold necklaces add a welcome touch of shine to give this look a fresh feel.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026
The antithesis of a stuffy, traditional dining room, the relaxed dining area is perfect for casual meals or cooking sessions with parents and kids.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
The dining rooms are very pretty – especially in winter when the fireplaces roar – but far from stuffy, and the bar room is one of the neighborhood’s coziest spots to sip, snack and savor.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Stuffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stuffy. Accessed 15 Feb. 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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