sniffly

adjective

snif·​fly ˈsni-f(ə-)lē 

snifflier; sniffliest

: tending to sniffle

feeling sniffly

: having the sniffles

a sniffly nose

… his usual spring allergies … have left him sniffly.

—S. L. Price

Examples of sniffly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The sniffly 5-year-old in my bed is coloring a remarkable green-blue rainbow at present. — Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026

Seasonal allergy symptoms come to an end with the first freeze in the colder months, so be prepared for a sniffly spring and summer. — Hali Smith april 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026

Maria’s brothers, with their perpetual runny noses, are summoned with a sniffly wipe. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026

For sniffly sleepers, this is a godsend. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sniffly

• stiffly