Sullenly (Adverb)
Meaning
In a sullen manner; "he sat in his chair dourly".
Examples
- The child walked sullenly beside his mother, refusing to look at her after their argument.
- He replied sullenly to his teacher when asked why he hadn't done his homework.
- She turned away sullenly, not wanting to face the crowd after her embarrassing moment.
- He sullenly sat down on the couch, staring blankly at the TV as his team lost.
- The teenager trudged sullenly along the hallway, her backpack weighing heavily on her shoulders.