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stuffy

The word “stuffy” has 2 syllables: stuf-fy

It's pronounced as /ˈstʌf.i/

What is synonym and antonym for stuffy?

In the thesaurus, “stuffy” has 167 synonyms and 99 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for stuffy along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for stuffy

Antonyms for stuffy

Meanings of stuffy

  • noun
    1. A toy made of a soft material, usually stuffed with cotton, straw, beans, or other materials, and typically intended as a plaything for children.
  • adjective
    1. Poorly ventilated; partially plugged.
    2. Stout; mettlesome; resolute.
    3. Angry and obstinate; sulky.
    4. Boring, uninteresting, over-formal, pompous, very conventional.
    5. Stout; sturdy.

Example Sentences

  • The room felt stuffy because the windows were closed.
  • I don’t like wearing that sweater, it makes me feel stuffy.
  • The office became stuffy after hours without ventilation.
  • He complained that the restaurant was stuffy and uncomfortable.
  • On hot days, the subway can get very stuffy with so many passengers.

On this page you'll find 266 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to stuffy, such as: absorbing, affable, agreeable, airless, airy, alluring, amazing.

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