sulky
marked by or given to sulking; sullen.
gloomy or dull: sulky weather.
a light, two-wheeled, one-horse carriage for one person.
Origin of sulky
1Other words for sulky
Opposites for sulky
Other words from sulky
- sulk·i·ly, adverb
- sulk·i·ness, noun
- un·sulk·i·ly, adverb
- un·sulk·i·ness, noun
- un·sulk·y, adjective
Words Nearby sulky
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How to use sulky in a sentence
The Datto, in a sulky mood, at first refused to come, but on further pressure he changed his mind.
The Philippine Islands | John Foreman"No, madame," Pauline answered quickly, and there was something almost sulky in her tone.
A Butterfly on the Wheel | Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger GullMr. Blewitt was no match for my master: all the time he was fidgetty, silent, and sulky; on the contry, master was charmin.
Memoirs of Mr. Charles J. Yellowplush | William Makepeace ThackerayThe sight of our money produced lots of things; but our sulky host was quite spoiled by it.
The Cradle of Mankind | W.A. WigramAfter her first startled glance toward Bristow she stood with her head lowered and with an expression of sulky stubbornness.
The Winning Clue | James Hay, Jr.
British Dictionary definitions for sulky (1 of 2)
/ (ˈsʌlkɪ) /
sullen, withdrawn, or moody, through or as if through resentment
dull or dismal: sulky weather
Origin of sulky
1Derived forms of sulky
- sulkily, adverb
- sulkiness, noun
British Dictionary definitions for sulky (2 of 2)
/ (ˈsʌlkɪ) /
a light two-wheeled vehicle for one person, usually drawn by one horse
Origin of sulky
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