benauwd — meaning in English

English meaning

• gloomy adj Dark and dim, especially in a way that feels depressing.
• stuffy adjective Lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated and uncomfortably warm.

Senses

benauwd is used for these senses in English:

• gloomy Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.
• stuffy Poorly ventilated; partially plugged.

gloomy — full definition

1. adj Dark and dim, especially in a way that feels depressing.
2. adj Sad, pessimistic, or without hope.

stuffy — full definition

1. adjective Lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated and uncomfortably warm.
2. adjective Overly formal, old-fashioned, or self-important.
3. adjective Blocked or congested, especially referring to the nose.

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