Sulky: meaning, definitions and examples

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sulky

 

[ หˆsสŒlki ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

mood

Morose, sullen, or bad-tempered in a passive or petulant way.

Synonyms

gloomy, moody, sullen.

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Word Description / Examples
sulky

This word is used to describe someone who is silently angry or upset and unwilling to talk or engage. It often has a slightly childish connotation.

  • After getting scolded, he sat in the corner with a sulky expression
  • She spent the afternoon sulky and irritable after the argument
sullen

This word describes a person who is quietly resentful or sulky, often showing their feelings through a lack of communication or dragging themselves around. It suggests a deep but silent anger or discontent.

  • He gave a sullen glance and said nothing
  • Her sullen attitude was noticeable when she was ignored in the meeting
moody

This word indicates someone whose mood changes often and unpredictably. It can describe a person who is happy one moment and sad or angry the next.

  • Dealing with his moody behavior can be exhausting
  • Sheโ€™s very talented but also quite moody, so team dynamics can be challenging
gloomy

This word refers to a mood that is dark and sad. It can describe both people and environments, suggesting an atmosphere of despair or bleakness.

  • The weather is so gloomy today, it makes me feel down
  • He has been in a gloomy mood ever since he lost his job

Examples of usage

  • She sat in a sulky silence throughout the meeting.
  • His sulky behavior was starting to annoy everyone around him.
Context #2 | Noun

vehicle

A light two-wheeled carriage with a hood or seat for the driver.

Synonyms

carriage, cart.

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sulky

Describes a lightweight, two-wheeled carriage used especially in horse racing. Also, it can describe a person showing a bad mood and unwillingness to talk or engage.

  • He drove the sulky down the racetrack with great skill
  • She has been sulky all day because she didn't get what she wanted, which made it hard to have a pleasant conversation
carriage

Typically refers to a four-wheeled vehicle pulled by horses, used historically for transportation, and sometimes in modern contexts for ceremonial purposes.

  • The bride arrived at the wedding venue in a beautifully decorated carriage
  • In the past, people traveled in carriages before cars were invented
cart

Often refers to a two-wheeled or four-wheeled vehicle used to transport goods, typically pulled by a person or animal. Can also refer to shopping carts in a store.

  • The farmer loaded the hay onto the cart
  • I pushed the shopping cart down the aisles at the grocery store

Examples of usage

  • He rode on a sulky along the country road.
  • The horse pulled the sulky with ease.

Translations

Translations of the word "sulky" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น emburrado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฆเคพเคธเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mรผrrisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merajuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะดัƒั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nadฤ…sany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚€ใฃใคใ‚Šใ—ใŸ (muttsuri shita)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท boudeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ malhumorado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท somurtkan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋พฐ๋ฃจํ‰ํ•œ (ppyorutung han)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุจูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nabruฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nafuฤanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—ท้—ทไธไน็š„ (mรจnmรจn bรน lรจ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sulast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรฝldur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ั€ัั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑxฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ malhumorado

Etymology

The word 'sulky' originated in the 18th century from the obsolete adjective 'sulk', which meant 'to keep aloof, to withdraw'. It is believed to have come from the obsolete French word 'soulche', meaning 'to lie hidden'. Over time, 'sulky' evolved to describe a bad-tempered or moody behavior, as well as a type of carriage.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,449, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.