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Sniffly vs Stiffly - What's the difference?

sniffly | stiffly |

As an adjective sniffly

is inclined to sniffle.

As an adverb stiffly is

in a stiff manner.

sniffly

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Inclined to sniffle.
    • I've been sniffly all weekend; I think I've caught a cold.

    stiffly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a stiff manner.
  • * 1898 , , (Moonfleet) Chapter 5
    • 'Twas Mr. Glennie who first moved to seek me; for when the second day came that I was not at school, he thought that I was ill, and went to my aunt's to ask how I did, as was his wont when any ailed. But Aunt Jane answered him stiffly that she could not say how I did.