Stuffiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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stuffiest
[ หstสfiษst ]
environmental quality
Stuffiest refers to a space that is excessively warm, humid, or lacks proper ventilation. It often describes environments where the air feels heavy and stifling, making it uncomfortable for occupants. In a stuffy room, people may feel lethargic or irritable due to the lack of fresh air. The condition can arise in various settings, such as homes, offices, or crowded venues where air circulation is poor.
Synonyms
close, muggy, oppressive, stale
Examples of usage
- The conference room felt stuffiest after hours of discussion.
- On hot summer days, the attic becomes the stuffiest part of the house.
- She opened the windows to let fresh air into the stuffiest corner of the office.
Translations
Translations of the word "stuffiest" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mais abafado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ เคฌเคเคฆ
๐ฉ๐ช am stickigsten
๐ฎ๐ฉ paling pengap
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะนะดััะฝััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ najbardziej duszny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใๆฏ่ฆใใ
๐ซ๐ท le plus รฉtouffant
๐ช๐ธ el mรกs sofocante
๐น๐ท en boฤucu
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฅ ๋ต๋ตํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃูุซุฑ ุงุฎุชูุงููุง
๐จ๐ฟ nejhutnฤjลกรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ najviac dusnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ้ท็ญ็
๐ธ๐ฎ najbolj utesnjujoฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ รพrengjandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตาฃ ัาฑะฝััาัััาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแแแแ แฉแแฎแจแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษn dar
๐ฒ๐ฝ el mรกs sofocante
Etymology
The word 'stuffy' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the combination of 'stuff' and the adjective suffix '-y'. 'Stuff' in this context relates to being filled or packed, referencing a space filled with air that is too warm or lacking in circulation. This development reflects a broader linguistic trend where adjectives were formed to describe conditions or qualities derived from nouns. By the late 19th century, 'stuffy' was commonly used to describe not only physical spaces but also atmospheres or environments that were hot and uncomfortable. The comparative form 'stuffiest' emerged as part of this evolution, signifying the extreme of such conditions. The prevalence of the term in colloquial and literary contexts has cemented its place in the English lexicon, particularly within discussions about comfort in crowded or poorly ventilated settings.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,048, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.