sulky (**설**키) — bad-tempered and sullen; showing resentment and unwillingness to be cheerful
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: bad-tempered and sullen; showing resentment and unwillingness to be cheerful
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsʌlki/
Korean meaning: 뚱한, 토라진; 기분이 나빠서 말을 안 하는
Korean pronunciation: **설**키
Example Sentences
- After losing the video game, Tom sat in the corner with a sulky expression.
- My cat gets sulky when I don't give her treats on demand.
- The sulky waiter made our dining experience quite unpleasant.
sulky
ADJECTIVE//ˈsʌlki//
bad-tempered and sullen; showing resentment and unwillingness to be cheerful
Nobody did anything that bad — but she's sulky, and the whole room feels it.
Even the most hulky can be sulky when feeling bulky!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the verb 'sulk' which appeared in the 18th century, likely related to 'sullen' meaning gloomy or morose. The word describes someone who is quietly resentful or withdrawn.
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📝Examples
“After losing the video game, Tom sat in the corner with a sulky expression.”
“My cat gets sulky when I don't give her treats on demand.”
“The sulky waiter made our dining experience quite unpleasant.”
“She's been sulky all morning because her phone battery died during her favorite show.”
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