Sullenest: meaning, definitions and examples

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sullenest

 

[ ˈsʌlənɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mood description

Sullenest is the superlative form of sullen, describing a state of being sulky, gloomy, or morose to the highest degree. It indicates an even deeper level of dissatisfaction or sadness than just sullen.

Synonyms

most gloomy, most moody, most sulky

Examples of usage

  • He was the sullenest kid in the class.
  • Her sullenest expression revealed her deep disappointment.
  • Despite the fun atmosphere, he wore the sullenest look.
  • On the sullenest of days, she remained unbothered.
  • They found him to be the sullenest among his friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "sullenest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais sombrio

🇮🇳 सबसे उदासीन

🇩🇪 am trübsten

🇮🇩 paling muram

🇺🇦 найпохмуріший

🇵🇱 najbardziej ponury

🇯🇵 最も不機嫌な

🇫🇷 le plus maussade

🇪🇸 el más sombrío

🇹🇷 en karamsar

🇰🇷 가장 우울한

🇸🇦 الأكثر كآبة

🇨🇿 nejtemnější

🇸🇰 najtemnejší

🇨🇳 最阴沉的

🇸🇮 najtemnejši

🇮🇸 sömustu

🇰🇿 ең қараңғы

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ბნელია

🇦🇿 ən qaranlıq

🇲🇽 el más sombrío

Etymology

The word 'sullen' originates from Middle English, derived from the Old French term 'solen', which meant 'sullen' or 'sad'. This, in turn, can be traced back to the Latin 'sollemnis', which suggests a sense of solemnity or seriousness. The evolution of the word reflects a gradual narrowing in focus from a general sense of seriousness to a more specific interpretation involving gloominess and sulkiness. The superlative 'sullenest' has emerged as a way to express the extreme of this sentiment, representing a state of mood that is more pronounced than merely being sullen. The usage of 'sullenest' in literature has often depicted characters who are deeply withdrawn or impacted by negative emotions, illustrating the weight of their feelings through this intensified descriptor.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,733, 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.