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Stuffily: meaning, definitions and examples

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stuffily

 

[ หˆstสŒf.ษช.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of speaking

Stuffily refers to a manner that is overly formal or stiff, often lacking warmth or friendliness. It can describe someone who communicates in a pompous way, making the interaction feel uncomfortable. This term may also imply rigidity in behavior or attitude, indicating a reluctance to show emotions or flexibility. People might use this term to characterize interactions that feel constrained or overly serious.

Synonyms

formally, rigidly, seriously, stiffly

Examples of usage

  • He spoke stuffily during the presentation.
  • The stuffily conducted meeting bored everyone.
  • Her stuffily polite demeanor put me off.
  • They always chat stuffily at formal events.

Translations

Translations of the word "stuffily" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น de forma abafada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคฐเฅ€ เคนเฅเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stickig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan sesak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะบั–ั€ะปะธะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ duszฤ…co

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚€ใ—ใ‚€ใ—ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de maniรจre รฉtouffante

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de manera sofocante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boฤŸucu bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ต๋‹ตํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุฎุงู†ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dusnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dusne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—ท้—ทไธไนๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ duลกno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kyrfilega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดัƒัˆะฝั‹ะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฃแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boฤŸucu ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sofocante

Etymology

The word 'stuffily' derives from the adjective 'stuffy'. 'Stuffy' originally appeared in the early 19th century and is believed to have come from the Middle English word 'stuf', meaning 'to stuff or fill'. This usage evolved to describe environments or atmospheres that are filled with excess, often leading to discomfort. The adverbial form 'stuffily' modifies the actions or mannerisms of a person, suggesting formality that can inhibit ease of interaction. The connotation of stuffy often includes negative implications, suggesting a lack of flexibility or warmth in behavior. Over time, the word has been used in various contexts, from describing people to environments, often to critique a lack of openness or approachability.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,604, 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.