stuffiness
gb/stˈʌfˌaɪns/ us/stˈʌfˌaɪns/
B2
Inglés
fülledtség, levegőtlenség, orrdugulás, kimértség, merevség
SUSTANTIVO
B2
1
fülledtség
B2
Patrón de uso:
the stuffiness of [place]
The stuffiness in the meeting room got worse as more people arrived.
A tárgyalóban egyre fülledtebb lett a levegő, ahogy többen érkeztek.
We opened the windows to get rid of the stuffiness.
Kinyitottuk az ablakokat, hogy megszűnjön a fülledtség.
The hotel lobby looked elegant, but the stuffiness made it hard to relax.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The room had a lot of stuffiness.
Nagyon fülledt volt a szoba.
I opened a window because of the stuffiness.
A fülledtség miatt kinyitottam egy ablakot.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this with 'stuff' (things) or use 'stuffiness' when they mean general 'messiness' or 'fullness'.
Significado
unpleasant lack of fresh air
Colocaciones
the stuffiness of the room
|indoor stuffiness
|room stuffiness
|office stuffiness
|stifling stuffiness
|summer stuffiness
|reduce the stuffiness
|combat the stuffiness
|escape the stuffiness
|complain about the stuffiness
Sinónimos
airlessness (focuses on lack of ventilation rather than comfort.)
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staleness (emphasizes old, not-fresh air.)
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mugginess (adds a sense of warm, humid heaviness.)
Antónimos
freshness (describes clean, fresh air.)
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ventilation (the movement of fresh air through a space.)
Temas
daily_life
|home
|weather
|health
Definición
an uncomfortable feeling because the air is not fresh
an uncomfortable feeling in a room or enclosed place caused by stale, warm, or poorly ventilated air
SUSTANTIVO
B2
2
orrdugulás
B1
Patrón de uso:
nasal stuffiness; stuffiness in [someone's] nose
The medicine helped with my stuffiness, but I still had a sore throat.
A gyógyszer enyhítette az orrdugulásomat, de a torkom még mindig fájt.
Allergies can cause sneezing, itchy eyes, and nasal stuffiness.
Az allergia tüsszögést, szemviszketést és orrdugulást okozhat.
I woke up with stuffiness and couldn’t breathe through my nose.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I have stuffiness in my nose.
Orrdugulásom van.
This spray helps my stuffiness.
Ez a spray segít az orrdugulásomon.
Error frecuente:
Learners may say 'I have stuffiness' without specifying the nose; in this meaning it is usually 'nasal stuffiness' or 'stuffiness in my nose'.
Significado
blocked nose feeling
Colocaciones
nasal stuffiness
|sinus stuffiness
|morning stuffiness
|seasonal stuffiness
|relieve stuffiness
|persistent stuffiness
|stuffiness and sneezing
|cause stuffiness
|feel stuffiness
|stuffiness in my nose
Sinónimos
congestion (more general; can refer to nose or chest.)
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blocked nose (more everyday and direct.)
Antónimos
clear breathing (breathing easily through an unblocked nose.)
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clear sinuses (focuses on the absence of blockage.)
Temas
health
|body
Definición
a feeling that your nose is blocked
a feeling of having a blocked nose, usually because of a cold, allergies, or sinus irritation
SUSTANTIVO
C1
3
Patrón de uso:
the stuffiness of [someone/something]; social stuffiness
Her jokes helped cut through the stuffiness of the formal dinner.
A viccei segítettek oldani az ünnepélyes vacsora kimért hangulatát.
The new manager brought energy to a department known for its stuffiness.
Az új vezető lendületet vitt egy korábban merev légkörű részlegbe.
Some people love the tradition; others find the ceremony’s stuffiness unbearable.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The party had a feeling of stuffiness.
A partinak volt valami kimért hangulata.
His stuffiness made people uncomfortable.
A kimértsége miatt az emberek kényelmetlenül érezték magukat.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the physical air meaning; context usually makes it clear (people, rules, atmosphere at events).
Significado
overly formal, stiff manner
Colocaciones
social stuffiness
|cultural stuffiness
|institutional stuffiness
|the stuffiness of the club
|the stuffiness of the event
|old-fashioned stuffiness
|shake off the stuffiness
|cut through the stuffiness
|an air of stuffiness
|escape the stuffiness
Sinónimos
formality (can be positive; 'stuffiness' is usually negative.)
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primness (suggests moral strictness as well as formality.)
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stiffness (emphasizes a lack of ease in behavior.)
Antónimos
informality (a relaxed, not-formal style.)
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ease (a comfortable, natural manner.)
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friendliness (a warm, welcoming attitude.)
Temas
social
|emotions
|culture
|work
Definición
behavior that is too formal and not relaxed
a quality of being too formal, serious, or reserved, in a way that feels unfriendly or old-fashioned
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
stuffiness
AFI
GB/stˈʌfˌaɪns/
US/stˈʌfˌaɪns/
Sílabas y acento
stuffi - ness (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (stuffi)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: stuffiness
- Plural: stuffiness
Expresiones
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