sullen — bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsʌlən/
Korean meaning: 뚱하고 심술궂은; 음울한
Korean pronunciation: **설**런
Example Sentences
- After losing the game, Tom sat in sullen silence, refusing to talk to anyone.
- My cat gives me a sullen look every time I refuse to give her treats.
- The sullen weather matched his gloomy mood perfectly.
sullen
ADJECTIVE//ˈsʌlən//
bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy
A sullen teenager ignores his cheerful family at breakfast
Sullen heart where pollen has fallen
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'solain' meaning 'alone' or 'lonely', which derives from Latin 'solus' meaning 'alone'. The word evolved to mean withdrawn and moody, then later bad-tempered and gloomy.
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📝Examples
“After losing the game, Tom sat in sullen silence, refusing to talk to anyone.”
“My cat gives me a sullen look every time I refuse to give her treats.”
“The sullen weather matched his gloomy mood perfectly.”
“She responded to criticism with a sullen 'whatever' and stormed out.”
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