Definitions
- Describing a person's mood when they are feeling sad or depressed. - Referring to a dull or gloomy atmosphere or environment. - Talking about a facial expression that is downcast or lacking in energy.
- Describing a person's mood when they are feeling angry or resentful. - Referring to a silent or withdrawn attitude or behavior. - Talking about a facial expression that is sulky or hostile.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe negative emotions or attitudes.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person's mood or behavior.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a facial expression.
- 4Both words have a negative connotation.
What is the difference?
- 1Emotion: Glum describes sadness or depression, while sullen describes anger or resentment.
- 2Behavior: Glum may involve a lack of energy or enthusiasm, while sullen may involve silence or withdrawal.
- 3Facial expression: Glum may involve a downcast or sad expression, while sullen may involve a sulky or hostile expression.
- 4Context: Glum is often used to describe a situation or environment, while sullen is more commonly used to describe a person's behavior or attitude.
- 5Intensity: Sullen is generally considered a stronger emotion than glum.
Remember this!
Glum and sullen are synonyms that both describe negative emotions or attitudes. However, the difference between them lies in the specific emotion being expressed and the associated behavior or facial expression. Glum is associated with sadness or depression and may involve a lack of energy or enthusiasm, while sullen is associated with anger or resentment and may involve silence or withdrawal. Additionally, glum is often used to describe a situation or environment, while sullen is more commonly used to describe a person's behavior or attitude.
