stuffily

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈstʌfɪli/ See IPA manual

Freq #597206

Meanings

1

adv
In a boring, formal, and pompous way.

He spoke stuffily about proper manners for nearly an hour.
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

Related forms stuffiness stuffy

Etymology

From stuffy + -ly.

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives Register & Style

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