Definition of Sulkily

1. Adverb. In a sulky manner. "`What else could I do?' said Graham sulkily"

Partainyms: Sulky

Definition of Sulkily

1. adv. In a sulky manner.

Definition of Sulkily

1. Adverb. In a sulking manner ¹

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Definition of Sulkily

1. sulky [adv] - See also: sulky

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sulkily

sulglycotide
sulibao
sulibaos
sulindac
sulindac sulfone
suling
sulings
sulisobenzone
sulk
sulked
sulker
sulkers
sulkier
sulkies
sulkiest
sulkily (current term)
sulkiness
sulkinesses
sulking
sulks
sulky
sull
sullage
sullages
sulled
sullen
sullener
sullenest
sullenly
sullenness

Literary usage of Sulkily

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Birds of Ohio: A Complete Scientific and Popular Description of the 320 by William Leon Dawson, Lynds Jones (1902)
"... When Lake Erie is gnawing sulkily at the tough clay of some headland, and the north wind comes straight out of that murky band which veils distant ..."

2. It is Never Too Late to Mend: A Matter-of-fact Romance by Charles Reade (1869)
"... sulkily. " Go on with your evidence, Mr. Eden." " Robinson, my man, you see that machine ? " — " Ugh ! yes, I see it." " For two months I have been ..."

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