sulkily

• Adverb, das eine mürrische, verdrießliche oder beleidigte Art und Weise beschreibt, oft mit schmollendem oder kindlich-trotzigem Unterton.

An adverb describing the manner in which someone acts or speaks when in a sullen, moody, or resentful state. It conveys a sense of silent ill humor or childish petulance.

1. In a sullen mannerB2formal

   In a way that shows annoyance or unhappiness, often by being silent or withdrawn.

   Mürrisch

   • She stared sulkily out the window after being scolded.
   • He answered sulkily, refusing to make eye contact.
   • The child sat sulkily in the corner, arms crossed.

   Synonymechurlishlycrosslyglumlygrumpilyhuffilymoodilymoroselypetulantlypoutinglysullenlysurlily

   Antonymebrightlycheerfullyhappily