Antique Collecting Vocabulary

noun a person who is especially competent to pass critical judgments in an art, particularly one of the fine arts, or in matters of taste

• As a connoisseur of fine art, she could easily distinguish between a genuine masterpiece and a mere imitation.
• He's a real connoisseur when it comes to coffee, always seeking out the best roasts and blends.
• That guy fancies himself a beer connoisseur, but really he just drinks whatever's trendy.
• She's a connoisseur of human behavior, able to read people like a book after just a few minutes of interaction.

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

• The conference room felt stuffy due to the lack of ventilation.
• I hate going into that stuffy old bookstore, it always makes me sneeze.
• I can't stand being in this stuffy classroom, it's so hot and uncomfortable.
• His mind felt stuffy with all the stress and worries weighing him down.