sullenly

Variant of sullen

sullen definition

sul·len (sul′ən)

adjective

  1. showing resentment and ill humor by morose, unsociable withdrawal
  2. gloomy; dismal; sad; depressing
  3. somber; dull sullen colors
  4. slow-moving; sluggish
  5. Obsolete baleful; threatening

Etymology: ME solein, alone, solitary < VL *solanus, alone < L solus, alone, sole

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