Muggy: meaning, definitions and examples

This term is often used to describe weather that is both hot and humid, creating a heavy and uncomfortable atmosphere.

• It's so muggy outside that I can barely breathe.
• The muggy weather makes it hard to sleep at night.

This term describes the presence of high levels of water vapor in the air, often linked with hot weather but not necessarily. It can be used in both scientific and everyday conversations.

• The air was humid after the rain stopped.
• It's so humid today that my clothes are sticking to me.

This term is often used informally to describe weather that feels damp and warm, causing discomfort and sweatiness.

• It’s a sticky afternoon; I need a shower.
• The football game was hard to play in this sticky weather.

Commonly used in British English, 'close' refers to weather that is hot and humid, usually making people feel uncomfortable and suffocated.

• The air felt close and heavy as we walked through the park.
• It’s going to be close all day, with a chance of thunderstorms.

Used to describe warm and humid weather that feels uncomfortable and sticky.

• It's so muggy today that my clothes are sticking to me
• The muggy weather makes it hard to breathe

Describes an environment that feels airless and suffocating, usually indoors. It's often used in a negative context.

• The office was so stuffy that I had to step outside to get some fresh air
• The stuffy room made it hard to concentrate

Refers to air that feels old, musty, and lacks freshness, commonly used in indoor settings. This word implies a negative experience.

• The room smelled stale after being closed for so long
• I need to open a window; the air in here is stale

Describes a heavy, uncomfortable, and often suffocating feeling, usually in reference to weather or atmosphere. This word has a negative connotation.

• The oppressive heat made everyone feel sluggish
• The oppressive humidity was hard to bear during the hike