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Definition of stuffiness

stuffiness

/ˈstʌf.i.nəs/
stuf · fi · ness
Adverb:stuffily
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Adjective:stuffy
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stuffiness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of having poor ventilation and lacking fresh air; oppressive closeness in a room or enclosed space.

Example

"We opened all the windows in the lecture hall to relieve the afternoon stuffiness."

2

The state of having blocked nasal passages, making it difficult to breathe comfortably through the nose.

Example

"A warm steam inhalation helped clear the nasal stuffiness caused by her seasonal allergies."

3

Excessive formality, pomposity, or rigid conventionality in behavior, attitude, or style.

Example

"The new museum director modernized the exhibits to get rid of the institution's reputation for academic stuffiness."

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• Rhymes for stuffiness

• Nearby Words

stuffer
stuffie
stuffily
stuffiness
stuffing
stuffy
stuiben

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