sullen

Definition

  • adjective: gray and dark
  • adjective: gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
  • used to describe an angry or unhappy person who does not want to talk, smile, etc.
  • synonyms: petulant, sour, malign

Examples

  • His face was 'sullen'. = He had a 'sullen' expression on his face.

  • He stared 'sullenly' out the window.

  • a 'sullen' [='gloomy'] sky/morning

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