100 Examples of sentences containing the adjective "stuffy"

Definition

The adjective stuffy has several meanings:

1. Lacking fresh air; having a feeling of being confined or close, often due to poor ventilation.
2. Overly formal or rigid in behavior, manner, or style, often to the point of being uncomfortable or pretentious.
3. Feeling congested, particularly in relation to the nose or sinuses.

Synonyms

• Airless
• Close
• Unventilated
• Formal
• Stiff
• Conventional
• Rigid
• Stuffed-up (in the context of congestion)

Antonyms

• Airy
• Open
• Breezy
• Casual
• Relaxed
• Informal

Examples

1. The room felt stuffy after all the windows had been closed for hours.
2. She found the stuffy atmosphere of the meeting unbearable.
3. His stuffy demeanor made it hard for people to approach him.
4. I had to step outside because the office was too stuffy.
5. The stuffy old library had a distinct smell of books and dust.
6. After being inside for too long, I felt stuffy and needed fresh air.
7. The stuffy dress code made the event feel more like a funeral than a celebration.
8. His stuffy attitude alienated many of his friends.
9. The stuffy air in the car made it difficult to concentrate while driving.
10. She complained about feeling stuffy with a cold.
11. The stuffy conditions in the basement made it an unpleasant place to work.
12. He was too stuffy for the casual dinner party.
13. I couldn’t breathe properly in that stuffy room.
14. We opened the windows to let the stuffy air out.
15. The stuffy professor rarely encouraged discussion in class.
16. I felt stuffy after spending the whole day inside.
17. The stuffy meeting could have been an email.
18. Her stuffy attitude made her unpopular with the younger crowd.
19. The stuffy old curtains blocked any fresh air from entering the room.
20. He had a stuffy nose from the allergies.
21. The stuffy office environment was killing creativity.
22. We tried to lighten the mood but his stuffy comments kept bringing it down.
23. The museum was stuffy, but the art was worth it.
24. My stuffy sinuses prevented me from enjoying the concert.
25. The stuffy dress he wore was not comfortable for the summer heat.
26. I always feel stuffy after a long flight.
27. The stuffy air in the gym made it hard to work out.
28. His stuffy remarks during the party annoyed everyone.
29. The stuffy holiday gathering lacked any fun.
30. She felt stuffy in the tightly fitted dress.
31. The stuffy rules of the club discouraged new members.
32. The stuffy atmosphere of the gala made it hard to enjoy.
33. I can't stand stuffy conversations about politics.
34. The stuffy library was a perfect place for studying, despite the air quality.
35. I had to blow my nose repeatedly due to my stuffy condition.
36. The stuffy executive insisted on following protocol to the letter.
37. I opened the door to let out the stuffy air.
38. The stuffy walls of the ancient castle felt oppressive.
39. There's nothing worse than a stuffy train carriage during rush hour.
40. His stuffy approach to leadership frustrated his team.
41. She felt stuffy in her new work environment.
42. The stuffy fabric of the couch made it uncomfortable to sit for long periods.
43. I started feeling stuffy after spending too much time indoors.
44. The stuffy guidelines of the organization often stifle creativity.
45. The stuffy heat in the small room made it hard to breathe.
46. The toddler's stuffy nose was a sign of a cold.
47. The stuffy suit made him sweat during the summer meeting.
48. I always feel stuffy after a long night of drinking.
49. The stuffy old mansion had a charm of its own, despite the lack of air.
50. His stuffy personality did not match the lively crowd at the party.
51. The stuffy air in the bathroom was stifling.
52. She felt stuffy after eating too much at dinner.
53. The stuffy boardroom was not conducive to brainstorming.
54. I needed to clear my stuffy nose before the presentation.
55. The stuffy rules of the event made it feel too formal.
56. The stuffy vibe from the group made it hard to engage.
57. I can't stand stuffy conversations that go nowhere.
58. The stuffy conditions of the attic were unbearable.
59. His stuffy remarks during dinner made everyone uncomfortable.
60. I had a stuffy feeling in my chest after the workout.
61. The stuffy jacket was too warm for the season.
62. The stuffy air in the venue made me feel dizzy.
63. She felt stuffy in her new role at work.
64. The stuffy guidelines made it difficult to innovate.
65. I was starting to feel stuffy after sitting for too long.
66. The stuffy clothing made it hard to move freely.
67. The stuffy air in the theater made the movie less enjoyable.
68. He had a stuffy demeanor that people found off-putting.
69. The stuffy tradition of the family reunion was hard to break.
70. I felt stuffy in the crowded elevator.
71. The stuffy atmosphere made it difficult to focus on the lecture.
72. I was feeling stuffy after eating so much food.
73. The stuffy rules of the game made it less fun.
74. The stuffy air in the car made the drive uncomfortable.
75. His stuffy sense of humor didn't sit well with the audience.
76. The stuffy office culture was draining.
77. I woke up with a stuffy head this morning.
78. The stuffy old furniture made the room feel cramped.
79. She felt stuffy in her business attire during the hot summer day.
80. The stuffy formalities of the event left everyone feeling rigid.
81. I could hardly breathe in that stuffy space.
82. The stuffy board members refused to entertain new ideas.
83. I had a stuffy feeling throughout the meeting.
84. The stuffy conditions in the room made it hard to concentrate.
85. His stuffy response to the feedback was disappointing.
86. The stuffy walls of the cabin felt too close.
87. I hate how stuffy the air gets when everyone is inside.
88. The stuffy office was lacking any creative decor.
89. She was feeling stuffy after a long day at work.
90. The stuffy old documents were difficult to sift through.
91. I felt stuffy in my heavy winter coat.
92. The stuffy organizational structure hindered progress.
93. I couldn't shake off the stuffy feeling in my nose.
94. The stuffy presentation left the audience bored.
95. The stuffy environment of the meeting made it hard to stay awake.
96. I started to feel stuffy after eating too many snacks.
97. The stuffy old car needed to be aired out.
98. His stuffy personality was not suitable for the creative industry.
99. The stuffy air conditioning made the office feel like a freezer.
100. She had a stuffy feeling in her throat after the long night.