sulk
verb (used without object)
to remain silent or hold oneself aloof in a sullen, ill-humored, or offended mood.
was sulking
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past progressiveof sulk.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Fifteen years ago, Lea Michele was sulking in her “Spring Awakening” dressing room, heartbroken over a guy, when the Broadway show’s director offered her a bit of advice.
From New York Times ● Sep. 1, 2022
It was the South Korea international who held the fort while Kane was sulking over his failed transfer to Manchester City.
From BBC ● May 23, 2022
By the 9:16 mark, Gortat was sulking toward the sideline after his second foul.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 14, 2018
My computer was awfully slow in starting up this morning; perhaps it was sulking over not being nominated.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 10, 2013
Finn stuck his lip out like he was sulking, which wasn’t like him.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
