Stuffy

Pronunciation: /ˈstʌfi/

Definitions of stuffy

adjective a descriptive word that modifies a noun, indicating a feeling of being uncomfortable due to lack of fresh air or ventilation

Example Sentences

A1 The room felt stuffy with all the windows closed.

A2 She complained that the train carriage was too stuffy and hot.

B1 The office building had a stuffy atmosphere due to poor ventilation.

B2 The hotel room was stuffy and uncomfortable, making it difficult to sleep.

C1 The stuffy meeting room was filled with tension as the negotiations continued.

C2 The stuffy courtroom was packed with spectators awaiting the verdict.

Examples of stuffy in a Sentence

formal The conference room felt stuffy due to the lack of ventilation.

informal I hate going into that stuffy old bookstore, it always makes me sneeze.

slang I can't stand being in this stuffy classroom, it's so hot and uncomfortable.

figurative His mind felt stuffy with all the stress and worries weighing him down.

Grammatical Forms of stuffy

• past tense: stuffed
• plural: stuffies
• comparative: stuffier
• superlative: stuffiest
• present tense: stuffs
• future tense: will stuff
• perfect tense: have stuffed
• continuous tense: is stuffing
• singular: stuff
• positive degree: stuffy
• infinitive: to stuff
• gerund: stuffing
• participle: stuffed

Origin and Evolution of stuffy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'stuffy' originated from the Middle English word 'stowf' meaning to fill or cram tightly.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'stuffy' evolved from its original meaning of being tightly packed to its current usage to describe a feeling of being uncomfortable due to lack of fresh air or being in a confined space.