Definition

Adverb: In a manner showing irritation, resentment, or silent bad temper; in a sullen or morose way.

Usage

The adverb "sulkily" describes how an action (typically speaking or behaving) is performed. It indicates the subject is in a sulky mood—withdrawn, silent, and showing passive resentment or ill humor.

Examples

• "What else could I do?" said Graham sulkily.
• The child pushed his vegetables around the plate sulkily, refusing to eat them.
• She answered his questions sulkily, with only a few mumbled words.

Advanced Usage

• Narrative Description: Used in writing to show a character's emotional state through their actions or dialogue delivery.
  • He sulkily agreed to help, making it clear he was not happy about it.

Variants and Related Words

• Sulky (adjective): Being in a sullen, silent, and bad-tempered mood.
  • He was sulky for the rest of the day after losing the game.
• Sulk (verb/noun): To be silently resentful or to maintain a period of such mood.
  • (Verb) Don't sulk just because you didn't get your way.
  • (Noun) She's in a sulk.

Synonyms

• Sullenly
• Morosely
• Grumpily
• Resentfully
• Gloomily

Antonyms

• Cheerfully
• Happily
• Enthusiastically
• Brightly

Adverb

1. in a sulky manner
   • `What else could I do?' said Graham sulkily