stuffy

Example Sentences

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William is also looking to lay the groundwork to become a different kind of monarch than King Charles, aiming for a less formal, less stuffy style.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Let's be honest, Spurs are not an attractive team to watch at the moment, and they are very stuffy and scrappy whether they win or not.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

“This doesn’t have to be a stuffy, fourth-wall drama,” says Michael Fell, the show’s creative director.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

They played in stuffy venues in front of moshing teens—singers often passing the mic around for fans to join in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

In spite of the open window, the room seemed close and stuffy.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt