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sulking

Sulking (noun) means the act of being sullenly silent or withdrawn out of displeasure. Example: “His sulking lasted the whole car ride home.”

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The act of being sullenly silent or withdrawn out of displeasure.
"His sulking lasted the whole car ride home."

How to use sulking

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In plain EnglishBehaving in a silent, moody way because you're upset about something.

Word forms

sulkings plural

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What does “sulking” mean?

The word “sulking” means the act of being sullenly silent or withdrawn out of displeasure. In plain terms, behaving in a silent, moody way because you're upset about something.

How do you use “sulking” in a sentence?

Here is “sulking” used in a sentence: “His sulking lasted the whole car ride home.”

What part of speech is “sulking”?

“Sulking” is a noun.

What is the meaning of sulking?

"sulking" (noun) means the act of being sullenly silent or withdrawn out of displeasure.

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