snuffiness

/ˈsnʌfɪnɪs/ or /ˈsnʌfɪnɪsəs/

Definitions

1. noun

The quality or state of being stuffy and sniffly due to cold or illness.

“The child’s snuffiness made it hard for her to sleep.”

2. noun

The state of being affected by the sniffing or snuffling of something.

“The room’s snuffiness made it hard to concentrate.”

Synonyms

  • nasal
  • stifling
  • stuffy

Antonyms

  • airy
  • fresh