sullenly

[ suhl-uhn-lee ]

adverb
  1. in a way that shows irritation, ill humor, or gloom; morosely: In the next room, an embittered, lonely man sits sullenly.

  2. with a gloomy or dismal sound: The door thudded sullenly behind her.The waves roared sullenly against the base of the cliff.

Origin of sullenly

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Other words from sullenly

  • un·sul·len·ly, adverb

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