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sullen

/ˈsʌlən/

sullenadjective

sullener

Comp.

sullenest

Super.

/ˈsʌlən/

Translations

morose

After the argument, he sat in the corner with a sullen expression, refusing to talk to anyone.

Après la dispute, il s’est assis dans un coin avec une expression morose, refusant de parler à qui que ce soit.

renfrogné

She answered his question with a sullen look.

Elle a répondu à sa question d’un regard renfrogné.

sombre

The sky was a sullen gray, threatening rain at any moment.

Le ciel était d’un gris sombre, menaçant de pluie à tout moment.

Additional translations

paresseuxS’emploie surtout pour un cours d’eau lent et sans énergie; registre plutôt littéraire ou archaïque.

Definitions

Showing a brooding ill humor or silent resentment; morose or sulky.

After the argument, he sat in the corner with a sullen expression, refusing to talk to anyone.

Gloomy or somber in tone, color, or appearance.

The sky was a sullen gray, threatening rain at any moment.

Slow-moving or sluggish, especially of water; lacking energy or activity (archaic).

The sullen stream crept through the valley without a ripple.

Synonyms

Antonyms

sullennoun

sullens

/ˈsʌl.ən/

Archaic and rare; refers to a sulky mood or a morose person.

Translations

morosité

After the defeat, the whole camp sank into the sullens for days.

Après la défaite, tout le camp est tombé dans la morosité pendant des jours.

Definitions

Usually plural with the, a fit or spell of gloomy sulkiness or depression.

After the defeat, the whole camp sank into the sullens for days.

Synonyms

morose person