sulkily
adjectiveHow many syllables in sulkily?
There are 3 syllables in the word sulkily.How to pronounce sulkily:
Definition of sulkily:
- sulkily (adjective):
- sulking or given to spells of sulking
Synonyms for sulkily:
dejectedly
disconsolately
dismally
dolefully
dolorously
dourly
drearily
forlornly
gloomily
glumly
mirthlessly
mournfully
pessimistically
plaintively
sorrowfully
sourly
sternly
sullenly
Antonyms for sulkily:
affably
agreeably
amiably
amicably
charmingly
cheerfully
chummily
companionably
complaisantly
congenially
conversably
convivially
cordially
delightfully
engagingly
friendlily
genially
good-humoredly
good-humouredly
graciously
gregariously
happily
hospitably
jovially
kindlily
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