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Definition of stiflingly

stiflingly

/ˈstaɪ.flɪŋ.li/
sti · fling · ly
Adjective:stifling
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• adverb

1

In a manner that makes it difficult to breathe or causes a feeling of suffocation, especially due to intense heat or lack of fresh air.

Example

"The small attic bedroom became stiflingly hot during the peak of the summer heatwave."

2

In a way that suppresses, restricts, or prevents free expression, development, or activity.

Example

"The committee's stiflingly bureaucratic rules discouraged the young researchers from proposing innovative ideas."

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• Nearby Words

stifle
stifler
stifling
stiflingly
stigma
stigmata
stigmatization

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stiflingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stiflingly
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