stuffily
adverb
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Pronunciation: /ˈstʌfɪli/
adv
Etymology: Etymology tree English stuffy Middle English -ly English -ly English stuffily From stuffy + -ly.
- In a poorly ventilated and close manner.
“Perhaps, indeed, it was one of their best qualities that they spent the greater part of their time stuffily indoors.”
- In a boring and pompous manner.
“a stuffily tedious lecture on art”
- In an angry and obstinate manner.