English Synonym Finder

sulkily

Definitions

In a manner that shows resentment or ill humor by being silent or sullen.

With a gloomy, moody, or petulant attitude.

Examples

The child sat sulkily in the corner after being told he could not have another cookie.

She answered his questions sulkily, clearly still upset about the argument they had earlier.

Synonyms

morosely glumly petulantly moodily resentfully sullenly broodingly

Antonyms

cheerfully happily joyfully brightly amiably genially buoyantly