Sulk Synonyms and Antonyms

sŭlk
To be sullenly aloof or withdrawn, as in silent resentment or protest
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. pout
  2. frown
  3. mope
  4. glower
  5. brood
  6. scowl
  7. be sullen
  8. be morose
  9. be silent
  10. pet
  11. lower
  12. grumble
  13. gripe
  14. grump
  15. grouse
  16. moue
Antonyms:
  1. be cheerful
  2. be happy
  3. smile
  4. grin
A mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. sulkiness

Words Related to Sulk

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Sulk Sentence Examples

  • He appeared to sulk for a moment then grew thoughtful.

  • I do n't see why I should n't sulk.

  • When you are finished, don't just let your cat go hide and sulk.

  • If the old man was going to sulk, Dean thought, might as well get it out in the open and allow him to vent a little steam.

  • She had gone home to sulk causing, in her mind, Fred to suffer hours of grief and agony from her selfish inaction.

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