stuffily

Etymology

stuffy + -ly

adv

  1. 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. 1895, Kenneth Graham, The Golden Age, London, page 3
  2. In a boring and pompous manner.
    a stuffily tedious lecture on art
  3. (US) In an angry and obstinate manner.

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