sniffling Synonyms
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Strong:
- demonstrative
- misty-eyed
- sentimental
- moist
- keening
- emotional
- tearful
- lachrymose
- weepy
- teary
- maudlin
- misty
- effusive
- mawkish
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sniffling Meaning
sniffling
to sniff repeatedly, a common cold in which the main symptom is a runny nose, to speak with or as if with sniffling, an act or sound of sniffling, a head cold marked by nasal discharge
sniffling Sentence Examples
- The child's constant sniffling indicated that a cold was brewing.
- The patient sniffled softly into a tissue, trying to stifle her runny nose.
- The audience laughed in response to the comedian's sniffling, which added an unexpected element of humor.
- The dog's sniffling revealed a faint trail of scent that led to his missing toy.
- The sniffling of the air conditioning unit filled the room with an annoying drone.
- The hikers paused to listen for any sound of bears, their noses sniffling at the faintest whiff of danger.
- The allergic reaction caused my nose to sniffle uncontrollably, making me a nuisance to others.
- The baby's sniffling gradually subsided as it dozed off in its mother's arms.
- The sniffling of the wind through the trees created a soothing and eerie sound that filled the night.
- The detective's sniffling gave an indication that he was on the verge of a breakthrough in the case.
FAQs About the word sniffling
to sniff repeatedly, a common cold in which the main symptom is a runny nose, to speak with or as if with sniffling, an act or sound of sniffling, a head cold m
bawling, wailing, sobbing, weeping, whimpering, sniveling, blubbering,crying, demonstrative, misty-eyed
grinning, laughing,smiling, cheery, sunny, lighthearted, gay, mirthful, cheerful, merry
The child's constant sniffling indicated that a cold was brewing.
The patient sniffled softly into a tissue, trying to stifle her runny nose.
The audience laughed in response to the comedian's sniffling, which added an unexpected element of humor.
The dog's sniffling revealed a faint trail of scent that led to his missing toy.