stuffy
/ˈstʌfi/
adjective
- (of a room or space) lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated and often warm.
- Open a window — it's getting stuffy in here.
- The classroom was so stuffy that students started to feel sleepy.
- The attic was hot and stuffy, with dust floating in the air.
- (of a person) overly formal, conservative, or easily offended by modern behavior.
- Don't be so stuffy — let the kids have some fun.
- My uncle is a bit stuffy and doesn't like loud music or casual clothes.
- The museum director seemed stuffy and refused to allow photographs.
- Having a blocked nose, as from a cold or allergy.
- She woke up with a stuffy nose and a sore throat.
- Allergies make him feel stuffy and congested every spring.
- I feel stuffy and can't smell anything because of my cold.