different between stuffily vs stuffy
stuffily
English
Etymology
stuffy +? -ly
Adverb
stuffily (comparative more stuffily, superlative most stuffily)
- In a poorly-ventilated and close manner.
- In a boring and pompous manner.
- a stuffily tedious lecture on art
- (US) In an angry and obstinate manner.
Synonyms
- (in a poorly-ventilated manner): oppressively
Related terms
- stuffiness
- stuffy
Translations
stuffily From the web:
stuffy
English
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Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /?st?fi/
- Rhymes: -?fi
Adjective
stuffy (comparative stuffier, superlative stuffiest)
- Poorly ventilated; partially plugged.
- Stout; mettlesome; resolute.
- (US) Angry and obstinate; sulky.
- Boring, uninteresting, over-formal, pompous, very conventional.
- (Scotland) Stout; sturdy.
Derived terms
- stuffily
- stuffiness
Related terms
- stuffed shirt
Translations
Noun
stuffy (plural stuffies)
- (US, Canada, colloquial, often childish) Synonym of stuffed toy
Alternative forms
- stuffie
Translations
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- what stuff is on hbo max
- what stuffed animal am i
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