Sullener: meaning, definitions and examples

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sullener

 

[ หˆsสŒlษ™nษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mood description

Sullener describes a state of being sulky or gloomy, often marked by silence and a general sense of dissatisfaction. It conveys an attitude of being withdrawn or moody, frequently evident in a person's demeanor or expression. Someone who is sullener may appear irritable or unfriendly, making it difficult for others to engage with them positively.

Synonyms

downcast, gloomy, morose, sullen.

Examples of usage

  • He was in a sullener mood after the argument.
  • The child's sullener expression worried his parents.
  • She spoke in a sullener tone, hinting at her displeasure.

Translations

Translations of the word "sullener" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mal-humorado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅเคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mรผrrisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ murung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั…ะผัƒั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ponury

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚€ใฃใคใ‚Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sombre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ murmuro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท somurtkan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๋š๋šํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงุจุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mrzutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mrzutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ด้ƒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ciniฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพunglyndur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒฅแƒ—แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ buruq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ huraรฑo

Etymology

The word 'sullener' derives from the adjective 'sullen', which comes from the Middle English 'solen', meaning gloomy or morose. This, in turn, has roots in Old French 'solen', which means 'lonely or sad', and is believed to be derived from the Latin 'sollemnis', meaning 'ceremonial or solemn', but shifted in meaning over time to reflect a more somber emotional state. The transformation of the word reflects the evolution of language and how emotions are articulated. 'Sullener' specifically captures a comparative form that highlights the degree of sullenness, indicating a heightened state of gloom or irritability. Overall, the etymology showcases how the word has evolved while maintaining its core meaning related to mood and demeanor.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,746, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.