sulked

sulk

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [suhlk]
- /sʌlk/
- /sʌlk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suhlk]
- /sʌlk/

Definitions of sulked word

verb without object sulked to remain silent or hold oneself aloof in a sullen, ill-humored, or offended mood: Promise me that you won't sulk if I want to leave the party early. 1
noun sulked a state or fit of sulking. 1
noun sulked sulks, ill-humor shown by sulking: to be in the sulks. 1
noun sulked Also, sulker. a person who sulks. 1

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Origin of sulked

First appearance:

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

First recorded in 1775-85; back formation from sulky

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Parts of speech for Sulked

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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sulked popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for sulked

verb sulked

frowned — to contract the brow, as in displeasure or deep thought; scowl.
gloomed — Simple past tense and past participle of gloom.
glowered — to look or stare with sullen dislike, discontent, or anger.
grouched — Simple past tense and past participle of grouch.
grumped — Simple past tense and past participle of grump.

noun sulked

huffed — a mood of sulking anger; a fit of resentment: Just because you disagree, don't walk off in a huff.

All 6 Synonyms of sulked