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Stuffy

usgb/ˈstʌfi/Volume
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Physical DiscomfortPlay
Stuffy often suggests discomfort or an urge to leave a poorly ventilated area. SlideThe conference hall was so stuffy I needed to step outside for air.
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Subjective PerceptionPlay
Stuffy does not strictly measure air quality; it can also reflect a personal feeling of suffocation. SlideEven with the window open, she found the room stuffy.
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Figurative UsePlay
Stuffy can be used metaphorically to suggest a place is dull or uninspiring. SlideThe museum felt stuffy and old, in serious need of an update.