sulking
Sulking (noun) means the act of being sullenly silent or withdrawn out of displeasure. Example: “His sulking lasted the whole car ride home.”
How to use sulking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBehaving in a silent, moody way because you're upset about something.
Word forms
sulkings plural
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His _____ lasted the whole car ride home.
Rhymes for sulking
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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The word “sulking” means the act of being sullenly silent or withdrawn out of displeasure.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"sulking" (noun) means the act of being sullenly silent or withdrawn out of displeasure.