Synonyms for sniffly

Most common

sniffy · snuffly

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Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Inclined to sniffle.

   I've been sniffly all weekend; I think I've caught a cold.

Example sentences

• sniffy My cold has made me rather sniffy.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

sniffy²

7 letters

snuffly

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (sniffy² = 2 syllables).