sniffing (at) Synonyms
sniffing (at) Meaning
sniffing (at)
to show dislike or disapproval of (something) especially because one thinks it is not important or worthy of respect
sniffing (at) Sentence Examples
- The dog sniffed at the grass patch, searching for its lost bone.
- The cat sniffed at the bowl of milk, its whiskers twitching with anticipation.
- The mouse cautiously sniffed at the trap, detecting danger.
- The detective sniffed at the crime scene, hoping to uncover any leads.
- The doctor sniffed at the patient's wound, assessing its severity.
- The curious toddler sniffed at the flowers, their fragrance filling the room.
- The perfume sniffed at by the woman wafted its enchanting scent through the air.
- The tracker sniffed at the animal's trail, following it through the dense forest.
- The wine expert sniffed at the glass of vintage, savoring its rich aroma.
- The curious puppy sniffed at the stranger's shoes, its tail wagging excitedly.
FAQs About the word sniffing (at)
to show dislike or disapproval of (something) especially because one thinks it is not important or worthy of respect
sneezing at, hating, walking over, disrespecting, disdaining,looking down (on or upon), frowning (on or upon), looking down one's nose (at), contemning, thumbing one's nose (at)
valuing,respecting, honoring, prizing, cherishing, subscribing (to), treasuring, worshiping,approving (of), admiring
The dog sniffed at the grass patch, searching for its lost bone.
The cat sniffed at the bowl of milk, its whiskers twitching with anticipation.
The mouse cautiously sniffed at the trap, detecting danger.
The detective sniffed at the crime scene, hoping to uncover any leads.
