Stifling and Ventilated

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Stifling adjective - Lacking fresh air.

Usage example: the lecture hall was stifling until we opened several windows

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Ventilated is an antonym for stifling.

Nearby Words: stifle, stifled

Ventilated adjective - Open to the free circulation of air.

Usage example: if the barn isn't kept ventilated, the hay can ignite

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Stifling is an antonym for ventilated.

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