What does sullenly mean?
Sullenly means In a sullen manner..
Sullenly
/ˈsʌlənli/ · adverb
Meaning
In a sullen manner..
Example Sentences
A grim meaning rose in the vacuous eye of Lovel; Isaacs caressed his diamond pin, smiling in a sickly fashion; McNamara's wandering stare fixed and grew unhumanly bright; Ufert openly dropped his hand on his gun-butt and stood sullenly defiant.
Sullenly, jocularly, resentfully, or derisively, names and addresses were extorted from the company, and each member given a jerk of the head to get out of this.
Sullenly they paid what was asked, sullenly left, Hamzah feigning a kick at the glass showcase filled with loaves and Chinese cakes.
Synonyms for sullenly
Antonyms for sullenly
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Word Forms
- more sullenly
- most sullenly
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sullenly?
Common synonyms include dourly, glumly.
What is the opposite of sullenly?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use sullenly in a sentence?
A grim meaning rose in the vacuous eye of Lovel; Isaacs caressed his diamond pin, smiling in a sickly fashion; McNamara's wandering stare fixed and grew unhumanly bright; Ufert openly dropped his hand on his gun-butt and stood sullenly defiant.
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