English Explanatory Dictionary

stuffily

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In a poorly ventilated and close manner.
  2. In a boring and pompous manner.
  3. In an angry and obstinate manner.

Pronunciation

/ˈstʌfɪli/

Word forms

stuffily more stuffily most stuffily

Etymology

From stuffy + -ly.

Synonyms

oppressively

Related words

stuffiness stuffy
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