sullen

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Antonyms 1.3.2 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

Middle English solein, from Anglo-Norman solein ("alone"), from sol ("single"), from Latin sōlus ("by oneself alone"). The change in meaning from "single" to morose occurred in Middle English.

[edit] Pronunciation

• enPR: sŭl'ən
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  Rhymes: -ʌlən

[edit] Adjective

sullen (comparative sullener, superlative sullenest)

1. having a brooding ill temper; sulky.
2. dismal; somber.
3. sluggish; slow.

[edit] Antonyms

• cheerful
• content
• lighthearted
• pleased

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