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SULKY Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word sulky. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word sulky. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SULKY

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morose
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing a brooding ill humor

sullen
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing a brooding ill humor

• darkened by clouds

brooding
adjectiveadj
noun

• sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

• persistent morbid meditation on a problem

adjective satellite

• deeply or seriously thoughtful

glum
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• moody and melancholic

• showing a brooding ill humor

grumpy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• annoyed and irritable

moody
adjectiveadj
noun

• United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)

• United States evangelist (1837-1899)

adjective satellite

• showing a brooding ill humor

• subject to sharply varying moods

petulant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• easily irritated or annoyed

pouty
adjectiveadj
adjective

• Tending to pout; angry in a childish or cute way; showing mock anger.

gloomful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• depressingly dark

glooming
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• depressingly dark

gloomy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• depressingly dark

• filled with melancholy and despondency

• causing dejection

huffish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• sullen or moody

sluggish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• slow or slothful

• (of business) not active or brisk

• slow and apathetic

Best Hypernyms For SULKY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sulky, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (1)
horse-drawn vehicle

Alternatives for MOROSE

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