stuffy

Describes a place that is lacking fresh air, or a person who is overly formal, conventional, or easily offended.

ruОписывает место, в котором не хватает свежего воздуха, или человека, который чрезмерно формален, консервативен или легко обижается.esDescribe un lugar que carece de aire fresco, o una persona excesivamente formal, conservadora o que se ofende con facilidad.frQualifie un lieu manquant d'air frais, ou une personne trop formelle, conservatrice ou susceptible.deBeschreibt einen Ort, in dem es an frischer Luft fehlt, oder eine Person, die übermäßig förmlich, konservativ oder leicht beleidigt ist.ptDescreve um lugar com ar abafado, sem ventilação, ou uma pessoa excessivamente formal, conservadora ou que se ofende facilmente.zh形容空气不流通、闷热的地方，也形容人古板、保守、拘谨或容易生气。arيصف مكانًا لا يتجدد فيه الهواء فيكون ثقيلًا وخانقًا، أو شخصًا متزمتًا رسميًا ومحافظًا يضيق صدره بأقل شيء.

1. Lacking fresh air B1 informal

   Describes a room or space that is poorly ventilated, warm, and has stale or unpleasant air.

   • The meeting room was so stuffy that I could barely concentrate.
   • Open the window; it's getting stuffy in here.
   • The old attic was dusty and stuffy.

   ruДушныйesfalto de aire frescofrManquant d'air fraisdestickigptAbafadozh闷热的arخانق

   Synonymes: airlessclosemuggystalestiflingsuffocatingunventilated

   Antonymes: airybreezyfreshventilated

2. Excessively conventional and dull B2 informal

   Describes a person, attitude, or environment that is overly formal, conservative, and lacking in imagination or fun.

   • His stuffy attitude made the party feel like a business meeting.
   • The museum had a stuffy, old-fashioned atmosphere.
   • Don't be so stuffy; let's try something new and exciting.

   ruЧопорныйesPesado, mojigatofrConventionnel et ennuyeuxdeSpießigptCaretazh古板arمتحذلق متزمت

   Synonymes: conservativefuddy-duddyold-fashionedpriggishprimpuritanicalstaidstrait-laced

   Antonymes: funinformallivelyopenspontaneousunconventional

3. Blocked nasal sensation B1 informal medical

   Having a feeling of congestion or obstruction in the nose, often due to a cold or allergy.

   • I have a stuffy nose from my allergies.
   • She felt stuffy and couldn't breathe properly.
   • Drinking hot tea helps when I feel stuffy.

   ruЗаложенныйesCongestionadofrNez bouché (sensation de congestion nasale)deVerstopfte NaseptEntupidozh鼻塞arاحتقان الأنف

   Synonymes: blockedcloggedcongested

   Antonymes: clear

• stuffier comparative form
• stuffiest superlative form