Antonyms for sullen

Grammar : Adj

Spell : suhl-uhn

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsʌl ən

Definition of sullen

Origin : 1570s, alteration of Middle English soleyn "unique, singular," from Anglo-French *solein, formed on the pattern of Old French soltain, from Old French soul "single" (see sole (n.2)). The sense shift in Middle English from "solitary" to "morose" occurred late 14c.

adj brooding, upset

Example sentences :

After the first outburst a sullen anger took possession of the race-goers.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

But the sullen boy only muttered that she was wise a little too late.
Extract from : « The Paradise of Children » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Are you mistress of the petulant, the peevish, and the sullen tone?
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

"Pray do not be foolish, Proserpina," said he, in rather a sullen tone.
Extract from : « Tanglewood Tales » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Again there was the obvious double meaning in his sullen tone.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

While the conquered were still, sullen, and dejected, the victors triumphed.
Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper

On them the dark machinations of witchcraft, and the sullen spirits of darkness have no power.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

From my perch I could see the sullen heavy walls of a ridge.
Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 » by Various

Something like a smile lit up the face of the sullen woman when she said.
Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli

But now he is strong and sullen, and he is fighting for his life at the cost of mine.
Extract from : « Alexander's Bridge and The Barrel Organ » by Willa Cather and Alfred Noyes

Synonyms for sullen

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