Synonyms of whiff

whiff 1 of 2

noun

as in hint

an almost imperceptible sign of something

even a whiff of appreciation for everything I've done for her would have been nice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hint
• glimmer
• flicker
• touch
• breath
• suggestion
• trace
• scent
• sign
• tang
• evidence
• wind
• inkling
• indication
• intimation
• mark

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• saturation
• permeation
• pervasion

whiff

2 of 2

verb

as in to smell

to become aware of by means of the sense organs in the nose

whiffed the pot of chili on the stove and announced that he was staying for dinner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• smell
• sniff
• inhale
• scent
• snuff
• nose
• drink (in)
• breathe
• snort
• savour
• respire
• savor
• snuffle