sullen

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈsʌlən/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈsʌlən/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(sulən)


sullen
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Sense: Adjective: glum
Synonyms:
glum, gloomy Collocations, morose, depressed Collocations, dour, sulky, moping, sour Collocations, cross Collocations (mainly UK), moody Collocations, grouchy (informal), crabby (informal), grumpy Collocations, cranky Collocations (US, informal), surly, in a bad mood, peevish, pouty
Antonyms:
friendly Collocations, sociable Collocations, jolly Collocations, easygoing Collocations, talkative Collocations, lively Collocations, cheerful Collocations, merry Collocations, glowing Collocations, happy-go-lucky, vivacious, pleasant Collocations, sprightly, full of life, in good spirits
Sense: Adjective: bleak
Synonyms:
bleak Collocations, cheerless, depressing Collocations, desolate, gloomy Collocations, glum, dismal Collocations, dreary Collocations, morose, forlorn Collocations, somber, sombre (UK), black Collocations, dire Collocations, dark Collocations, grim Collocations


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