Meaning & use
sullenly
In a resentfully silent, gloomy, or bad-tempered manner.
See it in a sentence
The teenager sullenly slammed the door and refused to explain why.
He sat sullenly in the corner, refusing to join the celebration.
A note on using this word
Describes a quiet, withdrawn form of anger or resentment, distinct from loud complaining or open argument.
Words with a similar meaning
moodilysulkily
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Words with an opposite meaning
cheerfully
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