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stuffily Synonyms

Another word for stuffily

Choosing another word for stuffily depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a formal, pompous, or overly conventional manner that lacks humor or spontaneity.

Usage Example

"The committee chairman replied pompously that no exceptions to the dress code would be tolerated."

Strongest
pompously
Strong
priggishly
primly
stiffly
pedantically
stolidly

• adverb (Context 2)

In a way that is poorly ventilated, close, or lacking fresh air.

Usage Example

"The small attic room was airlessly furnished with heavy velvet drapes that trapped the summer heat."

Strongest
airlessly
Strong
stiflingly
closely
suffocatingly

Opposites of stuffily

The opposite of stuffily shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

airily
casually
breezily
informally
warmly
See all opposites of stuffily

• Nearby Words

stuffed
stuffer
stuffie
stuffily
stuffiness
stuffing
stuffy

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Stuffily. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/stuffily
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