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stuffy
01
Rigid, overly formal, or lacking in freshness or creativity
Examples
The meeting was so stuffy that even the coffee could n't keep people awake.
His stuffy attitude toward fashion made him dismiss anything modern.
02
having air that is uncomfortable, lacking ventilation, and often feels warm or stale
Examples
The room felt stuffy after the window had been closed all day.
The stuffy air in the crowded train made it hard to breathe.
03
having difficulty breathing through one's nose, often due to a cold or allergy
Dialect
American
AmericanExamples
During the flu season, many people experience having a stuffy nose, making it challenging to breathe comfortably.
He could n't taste his food properly because he had a stuffy nose from the recent illness.
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stuffiness
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