"Stuffily" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Stuffily" Meaning

In a stiff or formal manner, often with a sense of annoyance or disapproval.

"Stuffily" Examples

Stuffily

Definition

Stuffily is an adverb that means in an irritable or peevish manner; in a sullen or sulky way; with an air of displeasure or annoyance.

Usage Examples:

1. After a good lecture, the professor stood up and started lecturing his teaching assistants stuffily on how they could have done things better.
2. My brother's continued whining about his video game performance made me want to engage him stuffily about it.
3. She criticized the design of the new kitchen because it was being implemented stuffily without asking anyone's opinions.
4. Don't talk to me so stuffily, have some good humor, we're just having a conversation.
5. After being contradicted in front of many people, John began speaking stuffily to salvage his dignity.