Stuffiness

Pronunciation: /ˈstʌfi.nəs/

Definitions of stuffiness

noun a state of being stuffy or congested

Example Sentences

A1 The stuffiness in the room made it hard to breathe.

A2 I opened the window to get rid of the stuffiness in the house.

B1 The stuffiness of the office was unbearable, so I went outside for some fresh air.

B2 The stuffiness of the crowded subway car was suffocating.

C1 The stuffiness of the traditional ceremony was overwhelming.

C2 She couldn't stand the stuffiness of the formal event and left early.

Examples of stuffiness in a Sentence

formal The stuffiness in the room was due to a lack of proper ventilation.

informal I can't stand the stuffiness in this place, let's open a window.

slang The stuffiness in here is making me feel claustrophobic.

figurative The stuffiness of the old-fashioned rules stifled creativity in the workplace.

Grammatical Forms of stuffiness

• past tense: stuffed
• plural: stuffinesses
• comparative: stuffier
• superlative: stuffiest
• present tense: is stuffy
• future tense: will be stuffy
• perfect tense: has been stuffy
• continuous tense: is being stuffy
• singular: stuffiness
• positive degree: stuffy
• infinitive: to stuff
• gerund: stuffing
• participle: stuffed

Origin and Evolution of stuffiness

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'stuffiness' originated from the Middle English word 'stuffy', which meant close or confined.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'stuffiness' evolved to describe a feeling of being hot, uncomfortable, or lacking fresh air in a space. It can also refer to a sense of being overly formal or rigid in behavior or atmosphere.