Meanings
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1
adv
In a boring, formal, and pompous way.
He spoke stuffily about proper manners for nearly an hour.
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2
adv
In a way that lacks fresh air.
They spent most of their time stuffily shut indoors.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
1
adv
· in a boring, formal, and...
stodgily
2
adv
· in a way that lacks fresh air.
oppressively
Word family
Etymology
From stuffy + -ly.