Synonyms for

Sniffed

Verb / snɪft / Another word for sniffed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Sniffed means to inhale air audibly through the nose to detect a scent or smell.

Synonyms & similar words

sniff whiff sniffle scented snuffled smelled whiffed snorted inhaled sniffled snuffed nosy curious snoopy inquisitive prying eager interested intrusive probing nosy-parker

Example sentences

  1. The dog sniffed the ground trying to find a bone.
  2. I sniffed the milk to see if it had gone bad.
  3. She sniffed the flowers in the garden.
  4. He sniffed the air to see if he could smell the smoke.
  5. The child sniffed the cookies to see if they were done baking.

Quotes

  • "I sniffed the air and smelled something cooking. Smelled like onions and, possibly, garlic." - Neil Gaiman
  • "The dog sniffed the air and wagged his tail. He knew he was close to his destination." - Lailah Gifty Akita
  • "He sniffed the air, catching the faint scent of roses." - Nicholas Sparks

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