unstuffy
Not stiff, breezy
Unstuffy describes a person, place, or atmosphere that is relaxed and informal rather than pompous or rigidly conventional.
An unstuffy professor might chat with students at the campus bar.
An unstuffy restaurant welcomes diners in jeans.
The word implies approachability and a lack of pretension: The new dean brought an unstuffy energy to faculty meetings.
Calm and unhurried
- easygoingRelaxed in temperament
- unpretentiousLacking false superiority
- down-to-earthPractical and without pretension
- approachableEasy to engage with
relaxed · informal · friendly · welcoming · unaffected · unfussy · unconventional · comfortable
Light and well-ventilated
- breezyMildly windy, or nonchalant
- ventilatedSupplied with fresh air
- spaciousHaving ample room
- openNot closed
fresh · light · breathable · circulating · unconfined · roomy · uncrowded · uncluttered
Relating to informal dialogue
- chattyInclined to converse freely
- colloquialCasual, everyday language
- straightforwardClear and uncomplicated
- plain-spokenSpeaking without ornament
direct · candid · unguarded · unreserved · frank · honest · real · sincere
laid-back
Calm and unhurried
- easygoingRelaxed in temperament
- unpretentiousLacking false superiority
- down-to-earthPractical and without pretension
approachable · relaxed · informal · friendly · welcoming · unaffected · unfussy · unconventional · comfortable · homely
airy
Light and well-ventilated
- breezyMildly windy, or nonchalant
- ventilatedSupplied with fresh air
- spaciousHaving ample room
open · fresh · light · breathable · circulating · unconfined · roomy · uncrowded · uncluttered · bright
conversational
Relating to informal dialogue
- chattyInclined to converse freely
- colloquialCasual, everyday language
- straightforwardClear and uncomplicated
plain-spoken · direct · candid · unguarded · unreserved · frank · honest · real · sincere · forthright
unstuffystuffy
Lacking fresh air
pretentious · pompous · stiff · formal · uptight
unstuffystuffy
Lacking fresh air
stale · airless · close · stifling · suffocating
unstuffynarrow-minded
Intolerant of differing views
closed-minded · intolerant · exclusive · elitist · insular