huffish
/'hʌfiʃ/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Sullen or moody: Showing a bad-tempered, silent, and withdrawn attitude; easily annoyed and inclined to sulk.
Usage
The adjective "huffish" describes a person's temporary state or characteristic temperament. It implies being in a silent, resentful, and irritable mood, often after being offended or not getting one's way. It is a somewhat formal or literary term.
Examples
- After losing the game, he became huffish and refused to speak to anyone for the rest of the evening.
- She gave a huffish reply and turned her back, clearly upset by the criticism.
- His huffish demeanor made it difficult to have a pleasant conversation.
Advanced Usage
- "In a huffish manner": Acting in a way that shows one is sulky or offended.
- She left the room in a huffish manner, slamming the door behind her.
Variants and Related Words
- Huff (noun/verb): A fit of petty annoyance or a bad mood; to blow air forcefully or to express petty annoyance.
- He left the meeting in a huff.
- Huffily (adverb): In an offended or irritated manner.
- "Well, I never!" she said huffily.
Synonyms
- Sulky: Silent, bad-tempered, and withdrawn because of resentment.
- Morose: Sullen and ill-tempered.
- Petulant: Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
- Peevish: Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.
Antonyms
- Cheerful: Noticeably happy and optimistic.
- Amiable: Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
- Good-humored: Being in a cheerful, friendly mood.
Adjective
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sullen or moody
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