Definition & Meaning of "sullen"in English

sullen

bad-tempered, gloomy, and usually silent

dour

peevish

sore

sour

salty

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

most sullen

Comparative

more sullen

gradable

domain

mood, behavior, emotion

Examples

After losing the game, he sat in the corner with a sullen expression, refusing to talk to anyone.

(of the sky ) dark and gloomy, often threateningly so

Examples

A sullen sky hung low over the deserted coastline, promising a storm.

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