stuffy

• Qualifie un lieu manquant d'air frais, ou une personne trop formelle, conservatrice ou susceptible.

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

1. Lacking fresh airB1informal

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

   Manquant d'air frais

   • 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.

   Synonymesairlessclosemuggystalestiflingsuffocatingunventilated

   Antonymesairybreezyfreshventilated

2. Excessively conventional and dullB2informal

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

   Conventionnel et ennuyeux

   • 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.

   Synonymesconservativefuddy-duddyold-fashionedpriggishprimpuritanicalstaidstrait-laced

   Antonymesfuninformallivelyopenspontaneousunconventional

3. Blocked nasal sensationB1informalmedical

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

   Nez bouché (sensation de congestion nasale)

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

   Synonymesblockedcloggedcongested

   Antonymesclear