sullenly
Adverb
Meaning
in a sullen manner
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National languages are all huge systems of vested interests which sullenly resist critical inquiry.
He dropped, - more sullenly than wearily, Lay stupid like a cod, heavy like meat, And none of us could kick him to his feet; - Just blinked at my revolver, blearily; - Didn't appear to know a war was on, Or see the blasted trench at which he stared.
he sat in his chair dourly
Add the flour, salt, paprika, and mushrooms, stir, and let cook five minutes while you light a cigarette and stare sullenly at the sink.”
In the photograph a man leaned sullenly against the glass doors of the Pizza Hut.
He is determined to open his own jazz club, even though his gigs where he sullenly plays Christmas carols as background music at a restaurant don’t seem to be getting him closer to that goal.