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mugginess
This term describes a heavy, stifling atmosphere where high temperature and high moisture combine to create a feeling of physical oppression. It carries a strong negative connotation, evoking a sense of stickiness and breathlessness that makes physical exertion feel draining.
Because it describes a quality or state of the environment, this noun is uncountable. It cannot be pluralized or counted as individual units; instead, it is measured in degrees of intensity or described using adjectives like extreme or oppressive.
Meanings
Examples
The oppressive mugginess of the jungle made every step feel like a struggle.
I cannot stand this mugginess without an air conditioner.
The mugginess in the air usually signals that a thunderstorm is coming.
God, the mugginess today is just unbelievable.
God, the mugginess today is just unbelievable.
She felt the mugginess cling to her skin like a damp blanket.
The extreme mugginess of the coastal city can be draining for those with heart conditions.
Why is the mugginess so much worse in this part of the valley?
The sudden increase in mugginess made the small room feel suffocating.