sullenly

Examples

• All

• I took as much time as I possibly could before sullenly calling out that I was ready.

  Fiction book (1990)

• Susie gave me a condescending smile, which I did not return, looking down sullenly at my empty plate.

  Fiction book (1997)

• And just as good!" Gray Rock pouted before adding sullenly, "Still, he saved my life."

  Fiction book (1990)

• June, in the background, still in the attack jacket, leaning sullenly against the van and watching Harry work.

  Fiction book (1992)

• "Over there," she said sullenly, jerking her thumb back toward the road south.

  Fiction book (1998)

• While they ate, Bobby Lee ran on about girls, and Hiram sat sullenly smoking.

  Fiction book (1998)

• Two pale girls and a boy with his arm in a sling sat rather sullenly on the benches provided.

  Fiction book (1991)

• Belinda went on sullenly sipping her milkshake, and Ruth and I exchanged looks.

  Fiction book (1996)

• Hildur squatted sullenly in darkness, leaning against a damp granite wall stained with nitre.

  Fiction book (1997)

• "Thanks anyway," she said sullenly, too tired to talk back to him.

Synonyms

G

glumly

vssullenly

6 5.8

In a sad, quiet way that shows someone is unhappy

is more about irritability shown through gloomy silence rather than sadness alone

S

sourly

vssullenly

4 6.4

In a way that shows anger or dislike

is less about open bitterness and more about silent, gloomy irritation

S

somberly

vssullenly

• US

3 5.5

In a serious and sad way

adds a sense of ill humor and silent reserve to that solemnity

G

gloomily

vssullenly

3 4.1

In a sad way that shows no hope

is more about irritated silence and ill temper than pure sadness

M

morosely

vssullenly

2 7.2

In a sad, gloomy way

adds an element of ill humor and silent reserve to gloom

D

dejectedly

vssullenly

2 6.5

In a sad, disappointed way

leans more toward irritation and silent reserve than plain sadness

G

grumpily

vssullenly

1 3.0

In a bad mood and speaking or acting in an unhappy way

expresses the same ill humor mainly by gloomy silence rather than open anger

M

moodily

vssullenly

1 6.0

In a sad or gloomy way that shows someone is unhappy

focuses specifically on irritation shown as gloomy silence rather than mood shifts

S

sulkily

vssullenly

1 7.5

By being quiet and not joining others to show someone is annoyed

expresses irritation specifically through gloomy silence or reserve

D

drearily

vssullenly

1 5.4

In a boring, gloomy way that shows little energy

expresses irritation through gloomy silence rather than simple dullness

D

dourly

vssullenly

1 8.4

In a serious, unfriendly way that shows dislike

is similar but focuses more on irritated silence and ill humor

B

broodingly

vssullenly

1 7.1

In a deep, sad way while thinking

is more about expressing irritation by gloomy silence than brooding thought

L

lumpishly

vssullenly

• Archaic

9.8

To act quietly because you feel angry or sad

puts stronger stress on quiet reserve as a sign of irritation

G

grouchily

vssullenly

5.8

In a bad mood and complaining

is quieter and more withdrawn, expressing irritation by gloom rather than words

P

poutingly

vssullenly

8.9

In a way that shows someone is upset by pushing the lips forward

shows similar displeasure but through silent gloom and reserve

C

cheerlessly

vssullenly

6.5

In a sad, tired way with little energy

adds ill humor and withdrawn silence rather than mere unhappiness

Antonyms

C

cheerfully

34 1.0

In a happy, friendly way that shows you want to help

How Sulky

resentfully

1 5.8

morosely

2 7.2

sullenly

4 6.8

moodily

1 6.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology