stifling
adjective/ɐbɐˈfɐ̃tɨ/medium
a·ba·fan·te
Definition
That stifles; causing a sensation of intense, suffocating, or oppressive heat.
The stifling heat of the afternoon invited a swim.
The stifling silence in the room was disturbing.
Common collocations
stifling heatstifling silencestifling atmosphere
Etymology
Derivado de 'abafar'.