How to Use unstuffy in a Sentence

unstuffy

adjective
  • But some Reds devotees insist that, if teamed with tops and shoes that aren’t yacht-club approved, the trousers can seem unstuffy—even cool.
    Todd Plummer, WSJ, 1 July 2021
  • The bright yellow paint, the accessible art, and the friendly sales attendants make for an unstuffy mood.
    Vogue, 8 Aug. 2017
  • Art galleries Art galleries in Matlacha are unstuffy and full of Matlacha color and flavor.
    Bonnie Gross, OrlandoSentinel.com, 6 May 2018
  • Those who like their food and drink on the refined side should enjoy a meal at this exquisite yet unstuffy gem, which recently added a bar and more seats to double its capacity to 50.
    Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, 30 July 2019
  • Chicago is represented by the elegant but unstuffy Bavette’s Steakhouse & Bar in a stylish club setting.
    Elaine Glusac, chicagotribune.com, 27 Aug. 2019
  • Vintage furniture, bedding imported from Ireland and enough marble to build a mini Taj Mahal give the place a rich feel, but the vibe is decidedly unstuffy.
    Atlanta Travel, ajc, 30 Mar. 2017
  • Things here are large-format, eminently shareable, the atmosphere is unstuffy, even in its opulence.
    Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 26 Aug. 2021
  • The show is a Regency romance and society drama with an unstuffy pop aesthetic, writes our television critic.
    New York Times, 22 Mar. 2022
  • It would be hailed by critics and top chefs alike, decorated with the highest industry awards, and give rise to a new wave of decidedly unstuffy restaurants putting out innovative cooking.
    Michael Gebert, Chicago Reader, 9 Aug. 2017
  • But seriously: The Emmy red carpet 2021 was delightfully unstuffy and fun.
    Glamour, 19 Sep. 2021
  • Former students recalled his unstuffy teaching style, which could include riding a skateboard in class or dissecting theater over beers at Applebee’s.
    Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com, 5 Mar. 2021
  • For a philosophy professor, Mr. Setiya can be refreshingly unstuffy.
    Eric Felten, WSJ, 19 Oct. 2017
  • Fortunately, fashion now offers many unstuffy alternatives to stiff Oxfords.
    Jamie Waters, WSJ, 8 Feb. 2022

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