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sulk·y
 sulky
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- pronunciation:
- suhl
ki
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
sulkier, sulkiest |
| definition 1: |
in a sullen, bad-tempered mood, esp. for no good reason.
He's been in his room, sulky and silent, all day.Even though she said she didn't want to go, she was sulky because they didn't beg her.- antonyms:
- cheerful
- similar words:
- petulant
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| definition 2: |
given to such moods.
- similar words:
- huffy, moody, petulant, sullen
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| definition 3: |
unpleasant or overcast.
a sulky afternoon |
| related words: |
dour, gruff, huffy, morose, perverse, surly |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
sulkies |
| definition: |
a light horse-drawn carriage with two wheels that is made to carry one person, used esp. in harness racing.
- similar words:
- cart
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| related words: |
carriage |
| derivations: |
sulkily (adv.), sulkiness (n.) |
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