sulky

[ˈsʌlki]

sulky Definition

• 1. bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy
• 2. a light two-wheeled vehicle for a single person, driven by pedals

Using sulky: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sulky" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She was sulky and wouldn't speak to anyone.

• Example

  He sat in a sulky silence.

• Example

  The child went off in a huff, sulky and resentful.

• Example

  He drove a sulky through the countryside.

sulky Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sulky

• moody
• sullen
• pouty
• petulant
• grumpy

Antonyms for sulky

• cheerful
• happy
• content

Phrases with sulky

• in a sulky mood

  feeling bad-tempered and sulky

  Example

  She's been in a sulky mood all day.

• sulky teenager

  a teenager who is bad-tempered and uncommunicative

  Example

  My son is going through a sulky teenager phase.

• sulky racing

  a form of horse racing in which the horses pull sulkies with drivers behind them

  Example

  Sulky racing is popular in some parts of Europe.

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Summary: sulky in Brief

'Sulky' [ˈsʌlki] refers to a bad-tempered and sulky mood, often characterized by silence or resentment. It can also refer to a light two-wheeled vehicle driven by pedals. Examples include 'She was sulky and wouldn't speak to anyone.' and 'He drove a sulky through the countryside.' Synonyms include 'moody,' 'sullen,' and 'pouty.'