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sulky

1 of 2adjective
/ˈsʌlki/
Forms:sulkier,sulkiest
1

ill-tempered and in a bad mood, tending to sulk

  • He gave a sulky reply and crossed his arms.
  • She sat in the corner, looking sulky.
  • The child became sulky after being told no.
  • His sulky attitude ruined the evening.
  • She walked away with a sulky expression.
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2

depressingly dark

3

moving slowly

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