stuffiness

noun

Definition of stuffinessnext
as in dampness

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Recent Examples of stuffiness Set the scene Upon entering, don't let the grandiose, atrium-esque, white-marbled lobby fool you into thinking there's an ounce of formality or stuffiness here. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026 Using the fan independently helps circulate air, reduce stuffiness, and balance temperatures without changing the thermostat. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 24 Aug. 2026 Essential oil blends like Natural Riches Breathe Synergy Blend can provide relief from congested sinuses and stuffiness. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 The polo top denotes a sense of put-togetherness, with any sense of stuffiness softened when styled with feminine skirts or toughened up with denim and leather. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 July 2026 That leaves us with smart solutions and savvy helpers that are specifically designed to minimize the heat, remove stuffiness, and provide soothing, cooling relief. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 June 2026 Here are nine couches for small spaces that channel elegance without stuffiness. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026 Opening your bedroom window in winter can improve sleep by lowering your body temperature and reducing stuffiness. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026 While the town has a strong year-round community, these months offer the fullest version of its coastal energy—lively but still low-key, and easily accessible without Hamptons-style crowds or stuffiness. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuffiness
  1. dampness
  2. humidity
  3. mugginess
  4. moisture
  5. damp
  6. stickiness
  7. moistness
Noun
  • Children have a higher sensitivity to not just mold spores but also indoor dampness.
    — Rebecca Smullin Dawson, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026
  • After cleaning, go over the surface with a dry pad to remove any remaining dampness for a streak-free finish.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of dampness
Noun
  • Outdoors is also a rough place to work, since humidity, temperature, and wind swing unpredictably.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Even as Leo expects to ride out the storm, violence is already hanging in the air like humidity.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of humidity
Noun
  • The California coast is, however, being affected by a marine heat wave that isn’t currently related to El Niño, especially in Southern California, which experts say is a factor in the mugginess being felt along some coastal areas.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Temperatures are expected to return to normal levels, with the hottest places expected to peak in the mid-80s with some mugginess attached.
    — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of mugginess
Noun
  • The stakes are especially high in the Amazon, which stores vast amounts of carbon dioxide and generates atmospheric moisture that helps regulate weather far beyond South America.
    — Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Nuyarn says the resulting structure gives the wool more loft while improving moisture management and durability.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of moisture
Noun
  • For this argument Thomasine was jailed—stuffed into a damp, stinking, deadly stone cell crawling with rats and lice—to force her to change her beliefs.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • These pesky insects love the damp, decaying environment provided by wet grounds.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of damp
Noun
  • This creates a level of customer stickiness and pricing power that is difficult to find in the public markets.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Scandinavian Biolabs Bio-Pilixin® hairline booster A six-ball rollerball filled with plant exosomes and stem cells that targets hair loss at the corners and temples, with zero mess nor stickiness.
    — Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of stickiness
Noun
  • Warm cake absorbs liquid much better, and this is the step that gives the cake its signature moistness.
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026
  • Two cups of fresh peaches add moistness to this quick dessert bread—truly, a peach of a bread.
    — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 21 July 2026
Definition of moistness

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“Stuffiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuffiness. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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