Definition

Having a lack of fresh air or being overly warm and uncomfortable; more so than usual.

Example

The room felt stuffier than it did yesterday, making it hard to breathe.

Conversation

I feel like it's getting stuffier in here, don't you?

Yeah, I noticed that too; maybe we should open a window.

Good idea! I can't concentrate when it's this stuffier.

Exactly, fresh air always helps me think better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stuffier → It is formed from "stuff" (from Middle English *stuf*, meaning material or substance) and the comparative suffix "-ier" (meaning more). The word "stuffier" means having more stuffiness or being more filled with material, often referring to a lack of air or freshness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'stuff' as referring to material or substance, and remember that 'stuffier' means having more of that stuffiness, like being more cramped or less fresh.

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