How Do You Spell SNIVELED?

Pronunciation: [snˈɪvə͡ld] (IPA)

The word "sniveled" is spelled with an "e" in the middle, even though it is pronounced as "sniv-uhld". This is because the letter "e" in this word serves as a silent marker to indicate the pronunciation of the preceding "i" as a short vowel sound. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈsnɪvəld/, where the symbol "ə" represents the short vowel sound. Despite its unconventional spelling, sniveled is a widely accepted form of the verb "to snivel", meaning to whine or complain in a tearful manner.

SNIVELED Meaning and Definition

1. Sniveled is a verb that describes the act of crying or sobbing in a petulant or whining manner. It refers to the expression of one's emotions, particularly sadness or distress, through whimpering or sniffling. Typically characterized as a weak and whiny sound, sniveling often involves a combination of audible sniffing, soft crying, and a display of self-pity.

   The term primarily conveys a sense of irritability or annoying self-indulgence, suggesting that the person exhibiting this behavior is seeking sympathy or attention. Sniveling is often associated with children or individuals who are perceived as weak or lacking resilience. It is deemed as an undesirable trait and can be seen as an ineffective way of dealing with one's emotions or seeking comfort.

   The word derives from the Middle English word "snivel," which originally referred to a runny nose or mucus, eventually evolving to encompass the act of crying or whining. Sniveling can occur due to a variety of reasons, such as physical discomfort, emotional distress, or a perceived injustice. It is often used in a derogatory manner to criticize someone for their perceived emotional fragility or unwillingness to face challenges head-on.

   Overall, sniveled describes a specific way of crying or expressing sadness that suggests a lack of emotional strength or resilience, often accompanied by complaints or a desire for sympathy.

Common Misspellings for SNIVELED

• sniled
• stifeled
• snareled
• swivled
• swiviled
• snivle
• snvieled
• sniveeld
• Snyveled
• snivelly
• stiveed
• nikeled
• inveled
• Stiveled
• Sneiveled
• Sneveled
• sniveele

Etymology of SNIVELED

The word sniveled originates from the Old English word snyflan, which meant tosnuffle or run at the nose. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word snuf- and the Old English suffix -lian, which denoted an action or a state. Over time, snyflan evolved into snivel, referring to the act of crying or weeping while making a sniffling sound. The word sniveled is the past tense and past participle form of snivel.

Conjugate verb Sniveled

CONDITIONAL

I would snivel

we would snivel

you would snivel

he/she/it would snivel

they would snivel

FUTURE

I will snivel

we will snivel

you will snivel

he/she/it will snivel

they will snivel

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have snivelled, will have sniveled

we will have snivelled, will have sniveled

you will have snivelled, will have sniveled

he/she/it will have snivelled, will have sniveled

they will have snivelled, will have sniveled

PAST

I snivelled, sniveled

we snivelled, sniveled

you snivelled, sniveled

he/she/it snivelled, sniveled

they snivelled, sniveled

PAST PERFECT

I had snivelled, had sniveled

we had snivelled, had sniveled

you had snivelled, had sniveled

he/she/it had snivelled, had sniveled

they had snivelled, had sniveled

PRESENT

I snivel

we snivel

you snivel

he/she/it snivels

they snivel

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sniveled, have snivelled

we have sniveled, have snivelled

you have sniveled, have snivelled

he/she/it has sniveled, has snivelled

they have sniveled, have snivelled

I am sniveling, am snivelling

we are snivelling, are sniveling

you are snivelling, are sniveling

he/she/it is sniveling, is snivelling

they are snivelling, are sniveling

I was snivelling, was sniveling

we were sniveling, were snivelling

you were sniveling, were snivelling

he/she/it was snivelling, was sniveling

they were sniveling, were snivelling

I will be sniveling, will be snivelling

we will be sniveling, will be snivelling

you will be sniveling, will be snivelling

he/she/it will be sniveling, will be snivelling

they will be sniveling, will be snivelling

I have been sniveling, have been snivelling

we have been sniveling, have been snivelling

you have been snivelling, have been sniveling

he/she/it has been sniveling, has been snivelling

they have been snivelling, have been sniveling

I had been snivelling, had been sniveling

we had been snivelling, had been sniveling

you had been snivelling, had been sniveling

he/she/it had been snivelling, had been sniveling

they had been snivelling, had been sniveling

I will have been sniveling, will have been snivelling

we will have been sniveling, will have been snivelling

you will have been sniveling, will have been snivelling

he/she/it will have been sniveling, will have been snivelling

they will have been sniveling, will have been snivelling

I would have snivelled, would have sniveled

we would have snivelled, would have sniveled

you would have snivelled, would have sniveled

he/she/it would have snivelled, would have sniveled

they would have snivelled, would have sniveled

I would be snivelling, would be sniveling

we would be snivelling, would be sniveling

you would be snivelling, would be sniveling

he/she/it would be snivelling, would be sniveling

they would be snivelling, would be sniveling

I would have been snivelling, would have been sniveling

we would have been snivelling, would have been sniveling

you would have been snivelling, would have been sniveling

he/she/it would have been snivelling, would have been sniveling

they would have been snivelling, would have been sniveling