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Learn the meaning of sullen with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.
sullen
(adjective)
sullen
(adjective)
Meaning
bad-tempered and sulky
Example
"The sullen boy sat alone in the corner, refusing to speak."
Synonyms
moodgloomymorose
Antonyms
cheerfulbrightjoyful
More about this word
Word origin
From Latin 'sollemnis', meaning solemn or serious.
Related word forms
adjective: sullenness
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