Laxi Dictionary

English Dictionary

Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.

Searching for...

No matching words found

Try a different search term or browse the dictionary

Definition sullen in British English

sullen adjective

adjective
/ˈsʌlən/
1

showing that you are in an unhappy mood, and do not want to talk

Synonyms and related words
absent appealing beatific
1.1

used about someone's expression or attitude

Example

a sullen look

Synonyms and related words
absent appealing beatific
2

if the sky or weather is sullen, it is dark and unpleasant

Synonyms and related words
severe harsh threatening
Definition sullen in British English