Vocabulary Entry

stuffiness

|noun • adjective

noun

The quality or state of being stuffy; the feeling of being overly congested or lacking in fresh air.

Example Sentences

"The stuffiness in the room made it hard to concentrate on my work."

"A stuffiness in her nose suggested she might be coming down with a cold."

"We opened a window to relieve the stuffiness of the air."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The stuffy atmosphere made the dinner party uncomfortable."

"His stuffy demeanor made it difficult for others to approach him."

"After the rain, the air felt heavy and stuffy."