Stuffiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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stuffiest

 

[ หˆstสŒfiษ™st ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais abafado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เคฌเค‚เคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช am stickigsten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling pengap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนะดัƒัˆะฝั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najbardziej duszny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚ๆฏ่‹ฆใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus รฉtouffant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs sofocante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en boฤŸucu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ๋‹ต๋‹ตํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุงุฎุชู†ุงู‚ู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejhutnฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najviac dusnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€้—ท็ƒญ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najbolj utesnjujoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrengjandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ั‚าฑะฝัˆั‹า›ั‚ั‹ั€า“ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒฉแƒแƒฎแƒจแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n dar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.