Moderate Feeling constrained or held back, as if suppressed or restricted, similar to being pent-up. Clear All
3 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Stifled'
In the stifled atmosphere of the library, a stern librarian shushed anyone who dared to speak above a whisper.
Surrounded by towering skyscrapers, the stifled sunlight struggled to reach the crowded city streets below.
As the detective investigated the crime scene, he sensed a stifled tension in the air, hinting at hidden secrets.
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