sullenly
adverbHow many syllables in sullenly?
There are 3 syllables in the word sullenly.How to pronounce sullenly:
Definition of sullenly:
- sullenly (adverb):
- adverb. in a sullen manner.
Synonyms for sullenly:
abjectly
acrimoniously
acutely
bitterly
blackly
caustically
cheerlessly
crestfallenly
darkly
dejectedly
despairingly
despondently
disconsolately
dismally
dispiritedly
distressfully
distressingly
dolefully
dolorously
dourly
drearily
forlornly
gloomily
glumly
grudgingly
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Antonyms for sullenly:
agreeably
animatedly
blissfully
blithely
blithesomely
breezily
brightly
buoyantly
calmly
cantily
casually
cheerfully
cheerily
comfortingly
contentedly
cordially
delightedly
delightfully
dispassionately
easily
ebulliently
effervescently
elatedly
enthusiastically
exhilaratingly
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