FUGGY Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

fuggy

adjective

Definition of fuggy

as in stuffy

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Adjective

Elevated basics like these make any outfit look more done-up without feeling stuffy.

— Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 3 July 2026
The service The service is exceptional and personal without being stuffy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Definition of stuffy

Adjective

For all the breathless coverage devoted to celebrity engagements, weddings, and whirlwind divorces, some of Hollywood’s most enduring love stories involve couples who never bothered with the paperwork.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026
Some of the more breathless estimates bandied about in the last weeks range up into seven figures.

— Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of breathless

Adjective

The Valkyries won their third straight game, defeating the Sparks 78-58 behind a suffocating defensive performance.

— Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
The Fleet played a suffocating style of hockey, with a strong forecheck and the ability to wear down opponents with relentless offensive-zone pressure.

— Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 16 June 2026

Definition of suffocating

Adjective

For all the deserved talk about the Knicks’ dynamic offense, the defense has been far more stifling than their reputation suggests.

— Fred Katz, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Her mother, who had a staid upbringing in California, came to New York in the early sixties looking for someplace more diverse and less stifling.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026

Definition of stifling

Adjective

Other booths included photo opportunities dressed in traditional Colonial garb, hands-on historical exhibits and interactive displays that offered visitors a break from the oppressive heat.

— Mike Stunson, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Due to the oppressive heat, the Phillies have adjusted operations through Thursday's game.

— Eva Andersen, CBS News, 2 July 2026

Definition of oppressive

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