stuffiness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun state of obstruction or stoppage or air in the nose or throat
  2. noun the quality of being close and poorly ventilated
  3. noun dull and pompous gravity

Etymology

From stuffy + -ness.

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