stuffy
Example Sentences
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Similar to you, I prefer fun activities over stuffy, formal parties.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
Call it a rolling away of the stone from stuffy religiosity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
“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
Spending the next 10 years lamenting Madigan’s potential snub would be nothing more than reductive, implying that her work is only worthy if it’s awarded by stuffy voters who maintain little respect for horror, anyway.
From Salon • Oct. 23, 2025
"Why don't you sing, Kabir? It always helps me forget how stuffy this cell is, so I can sleep better."
From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman
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