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sulkily

/ˈsʌl.kɪ.li/

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adverb

/ˈsʌl.kɪ.li/B2formal
  • ruНаречие, описывающее манеру поведения или речи человека, находящегося в угрюмом, капризном или обиженном состоянии. Передаёт оттенок молчаливого недовольства или детской раздражительности.

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    In a way that shows annoyance or unhappiness, often by being silent or withdrawn.

    ruУгрюмо

    • 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.

    Synonymschurlishlycrosslyglumlygrumpilyhuffilymoodilymoroselypetulantlypoutinglysullenlysurlily

    Antonymsbrightlycheerfullyhappily

Forms
  • more sulkily comparative form
  • most sulkily superlative form
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