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sulky

[ˈsʌlki]

sulky Definition

  • 1bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy
  • 2a 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

Antonyms for sulky

Phrases with sulky

  • feeling bad-tempered and sulky

    Example

    She's been in a sulky mood all day.

  • a teenager who is bad-tempered and uncommunicative

    Example

    My son is going through a sulky teenager phase.

  • 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.'