sniffle (Meaning)

Wordnet

sniffle (n)

the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)

Wordnet

sniffle (v)

cry or whine with snuffling

inhale audibly through the nose

sniffle Sentence Examples

  1. The receptionist sniffled softly, her allergies flaring up.
  2. The baby's sniffles grew louder, indicating a developing cold.
  3. The sniffle betrayed her hidden tears as she struggled to maintain composure.
  4. The geriatric man sniffled constantly, his nasal passages clogged with age.
  5. The teacher's sniffle broke the silence of the classroom, reminding students of the encroaching flu season.
  6. The kittens huddled together, sniffling and mewing for warmth.
  7. The woman's sniffles interrupted her speech, prompting her to take a handkerchief from her purse.
  8. The damp autumn air chilled her to the bone, causing her to sniffle involuntarily.
  9. The sniffle was the first sign of an impending illness, setting off a series of distressing symptoms.
  10. The child's incessant sniffling drew the attention of the pediatrician, who suspected a sinus infection.

FAQs About the word sniffle

the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested), cry or whine with snuffling, inhale audibly through the nose

snivel, sob, weep, snuffle, cry, whimper,whine, bawl, mumble, yelp

screech, howl, squall, wail, howl, screech, squeal, wail, shriek,scream

The receptionist sniffled softly, her allergies flaring up.

The baby's sniffles grew louder, indicating a developing cold.

The sniffle betrayed her hidden tears as she struggled to maintain composure.

The geriatric man sniffled constantly, his nasal passages clogged with age.