Definitions

1. noun

A state or quality of being stuffy, especially due to nasal congestion or a cold.

“After coming down with a cold, the room was filled with the stuffiness of his body’s attempt to fight off the illness.”

2. noun

A quality of being pompous, pretentious, or overly formal.

“The professor’s stuffiness made it difficult for the students to connect with him on a personal level.”

3. noun

A feeling of discomfort, unease, or embarrassment.

“The awkward silence between them was a sign of the stuffiness that had developed in their relationship.”