Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > S Synonyms of sniff Find synonyms for: Noun 1. sniff, snuff, smell, smelling usage: sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose Verb 1. sniff, whiff, smell usage: perceive by inhaling through the nose; "sniff the perfume" 2. sniff, sniffle, inhale, inspire, breathe in usage: inhale audibly through the nose; "the sick student was sniffling in the back row" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of sniff (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: felicitous Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language