/ Dictionary / Index S stifling: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: sti•fling Pronunciation: (stī'fling), [key] — adj. suffocating; oppressively close: the stifling atmosphere of the cavern. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: stifling (Thesaurus) stifle stigma Related Content Daily Word Quiz: endear Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language