Sulkily: meaning, definitions and examples

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sulkily

[ ˈsʌlkɪli ]

^{Context #1}

in a moody and sulky manner

In a manner that shows irritation or displeasure, typically by being silent or withdrawn.

Synonyms

glumly, grumpily, morosely

Examples of usage

He sat sulkily in the corner, refusing to speak to anyone.
She answered sulkily, with a frown on her face.

^{Context #2}

having or showing a sulky attitude

Having or showing a bad-tempered or gloomy silence or irritability.

Synonyms

gloomy, moody, petulant

Examples of usage

He gave a sulkily reply, turning away with a scowl.
The child was sulkily refusing to eat his vegetables.

Translations

Translations of the word "sulkily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amuado

🇮🇳 नाराज़ी से

🇩🇪 schmollend

🇮🇩 merajuk

🇺🇦 насуплено

🇵🇱 nadąsany

🇯🇵 ふてくされて (futekusarete)

🇫🇷 boudeur

🇪🇸 malhumorado

🇹🇷 somurtkan

🇰🇷 삐져서 (ppijyeoseo)

🇸🇦 بامتعاض

🇨🇿 naštvaně

🇸🇰 urazene

🇨🇳 愠怒地 (yùn nù de)

🇸🇮 užaljeno

🇮🇸 fúll

🇰🇿 ренжіп

🇬🇪 გაბრაზებული

🇦🇿 incik

🇲🇽 malhumorado

Word origin

The word 'sulkily' is derived from the adjective 'sulky', which originated in the late 18th century from the obsolete sense of 'sulk' meaning 'to keep aloof from others, behave moodily'. The root of 'sulk' can be traced back to the Middle Low German 'sulken', which meant 'to be sulky'. Over time, 'sulkily' has come to be used to describe someone who is moody or irritable in a silent and withdrawn manner.