smothery

/ˈsmʌðəri/
adjective
  1. Tending to smother; having a quality that makes breathing difficult or feels oppressive.
    • The smothery air in the attic made me want to leave immediately.
    • She found the smothery humidity of the jungle unbearable.
    • The room had a smothery feel, with all the windows closed and too many people inside.
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