stuffily

Variant of stuffy

stuffy definition

stuffy (stuf′ē)

adjective stuffier stuff′i·er, stuffiest stuff′i·est

    1. poorly ventilated; having little fresh air; close
    2. stale or oppressive the stuffy air
  2. having the nasal passages stopped up, as from a cold
  3. Informal
    1. dull or stodgy; not interesting or stimulating
    2. conservative, conventional, old-fashioned, etc.
    3. prim; strait-laced
    4. pompous; pretentious

Etymology: stuff + -y

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