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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. Edward Sapir

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. Wilfred Owen

he sat in his chair dourly Source: Internet

Add the flour, salt, paprika, and mushrooms, stir, and let cook five minutes while you light a cigarette and stare sullenly at the sink.” Source: Internet

In the photograph a man leaned sullenly against the glass doors of the Pizza Hut. Source: Internet

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. Source: Internet

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