1. the quality of being stuffy; lack of fresh air or ventilation
2. the quality of being formal, pompous, or lacking spontaneity
3. nasal congestion; blocked nasal passages
Usage: medical

Examples

• The stuffiness in the old library made it hard to concentrate.
• We opened the windows to get rid of the stuffiness in the room.
• His stuffiness at formal events made him seem unapproachable.
• The professor’s stuffiness prevented students from asking questions freely.
• She complained about the stuffiness in her nose during her cold.
• The stuffiness of the meeting room drove everyone outside for fresh air.
• Despite his knowledge, his stuffiness made him a poor teacher.