공기가 탁하고 환기가 되지 않아 숨이 막히거나 답답한 상태를 나타낸다.
lacking fresh air or proper ventilation, often making it difficult to breathe comfortably
예문:
"The library was so stuffy that I couldn't concentrate on my studies."
"Please open a window; it's getting quite stuffy in this meeting room."
감기나 알레르기 등으로 인해 코가 막혀 숨쉬기 불편한 상태이다.
having the nasal passages blocked, typically due to a cold or allergies
예문:
"A humidifier can provide relief if you have a stuffy nose from a cold."
"She spoke with a nasal tone because of her stuffy nose."
태도나 분위기가 지나치게 격식을 차리거나 고리타분하고 보수적인 경우를 뜻한다.
excessively formal, old-fashioned, or narrow-minded in attitude
예문:
"The young professor tried to modernize the stuffy atmosphere of the department."
"I find those stuffy formal galas quite exhausting and prefer casual gatherings."