Definition of stuffiness

stuffinessnoun

sự ngột ngạt

/ˈstʌfinəs//ˈstʌfinəs/

The word "stuffiness" has a fascinating origin! The term is believed to have emerged in the 15th century from the Old English words "stof" meaning "stuff" and "ignis" meaning "ember" or "spark". Initially, "stuffiness" referred to the quality of being full of hot air or smoke, similar to the sensation of being in a crowded and overheated space. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to encompass not only the physical sensation of being in a stuffy environment but also the emotional concept of being pretentious, affected, or artificially grandiose. This connotation is often used to describe someone who speaks or behaves in an overly formal or pretentious manner. Throughout history, the word has remained synonymous with feelings of claustrophobia, annoyance, and even boredom, often used to describe situations or people that are perceived as stale, uninspiring, or lacking in freshness.

Summary
type danh từ
meaningsự thiếu không khí, sự ngột ngạt
meaningsự nghẹt mũi, sự tắc mũi
meaningsự có mùi mốc
namespace

the fact of being very serious, formal, boring or old-fashioned

thực tế là rất nghiêm túc, trang trọng, nhàm chán hoặc lỗi thời

Example:
  • There's no stuffiness about him.

    Anh ấy không hề có vẻ gì là nghiêm trang.

the fact of being warm in an unpleasant way and without enough fresh air

thực tế là bị nóng một cách khó chịu và không có đủ không khí trong lành

Example:
  • The cool sea air felt good after the stuffiness indoors.

    Không khí biển mát lạnh mang lại cảm giác dễ chịu sau sự ngột ngạt trong nhà.

the fact of having a blocked nose because you have a cold

thực tế là mũi bị nghẹt vì bạn bị cảm lạnh

Example:
  • nasal stuffiness

    nghẹt mũi