sullenly

adv
/ˈsʌlənli/

Etymology

From sullen + -ly.

  1. derived from sōlus
  2. derived from sole
  3. derived from soleyn
  4. inherited from soleyn
  5. formed as sullenly — “sullen + -ly

Definitions

  1. In a sullen manner.

    • Sullenly, jocularly, resentfully, or derisively, names and addresses were extorted from the company, and each member given a jerk of the head to get out of this.
    • Sullenly they paid what was asked, sullenly left, Hamzah feigning a kick at the glass showcase filled with loaves and Chinese cakes.

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