sullenly

Meanings

• adverb

  expressing or showing persistent unwillingness, especially to express one's feelings or respond to others.

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Variants

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sullen , sullener , sullenest , sullenly , sullenness , sullennesses

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Etymology

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From Old English sulig, from sul, sulh 'blue, sad, sullen' + -en, -ely (adverbial suffix)

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Trivia

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1. The word 'sullenly' first appeared in English literature around the 14th century.

2. In Old English, the word 'sulig' was also used to describe someone who was blue or sad in color.

3. The term 'sullen' is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'moody.'

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Related Concepts

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1. Melancholy: A mood characterized by feelings of sadness, despondency, or despair. Melancholy is a common theme in literature, art, and music, and is often associated with creativity and introspection.

2. Depression: A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of energy. Depression can significantly impact a person's ability to function in daily life and may require professional treatment.

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Quotes

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1. Economy got you down? Provocateur Ehrenreich … says: Don't try cheering yourself up.  … Her sharp, funny critique finds that sunny types don't necessarily live longer or better than grumps. Besides, can you really get rid of all negativity in your life? "It is not so easy," she notes, "to abandon the whiny toddler or the "sullen" teenager."

   - Richard Eisenberg,{it}People{/it},26 Oct. 2009

2. The skies grew "sullen" and the air chillier, but it wasn't until the third day that the snow came.

   - Bill Bryson,{it}A Walk In The Woods{/it},1999

3. Despite angry alumni calls and "sullen" students protests—including the cancellation of all fraternity parties at the school's annual Winter Carnival—the faculty unanimously voted in favor of the college's goal to make fraternities and sororities substantially coed, along with developing new social alternatives for its 4,300 undergraduates.

   - Anita Hamilton,{it}Time{/it},1 Mar. 1999

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Culture

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In literature, 'sullenly' is often used to describe a character's emotional state, particularly in works dealing with melancholy, anger, or frustration. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth,' Lady Macbeth displays a sullen demeanor as she grapples with her guilt.

How to Memorize "sullenly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a frown on their face, shoulders slumped, and a slow, unwilling gait. Imagine the way their expression changes when they are asked to do something they don't want to do.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sullenly' with feelings of reluctance, unwillingness, and sadness. Think about the emotions that come to mind when you hear the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Sadly, Underneath, Lies an Unwilling, Nasty, Emotional, Lonely Soul.' This phrase can help you remember the definition and meaning of 'sullenly'.

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