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sullenly
Variant of sullen
sullen
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sul·len (sul′ən)
adjective
- showing resentment and ill humor by morose, unsociable withdrawal
- gloomy; dismal; sad; depressing
- somber; dull sullen colors
- slow-moving; sluggish
- Obsolete baleful; threatening
Etymology: ME solein, alone, solitary < VL *solanus, alone < L solus, alone, sole
Related Forms:
- sullenly sul′·lenly adverb
- sullenness sul′·len·ness noun
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