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Definition of stodginess

stodginess

/ˈstɑːdʒinəs/
stodg · i · ness
Adverb:stodgily
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Adjective:stodgy
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stodginess Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality of being dull, uninspired, excessively formal, or resistant to change.

Example

"The new editor was hired to breathe fresh life into the magazine and overcome its reputation for academic stodginess."

2

British The quality of food being heavy, dense, filling, and high in carbohydrates, making it difficult to digest.

Example

"Adding a touch of lemon zest and whipped egg whites helped reduce the stodginess of the traditional steamed pudding."

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• Rhymes for stodginess

• Nearby Words

stockton
stocky
stockyard
stodginess
stodgy
stogie
stoic

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from the adjective 'stodgy' plus the suffix '-ness', ultimately from the British dialectal verb 'stodge', meaning to stuff or cram with heavy food.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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