Sullen

Synonyms of sullen

• gloomy
• surly
• moody

Antonyms of sullen

• pleasant
• happy
• cheerful

Collocations of sullen

sullen expression

Frequency: 70 %

He walked into the room with a sullen expression on his face.

sullen mood

Frequency: 65 %

Her sullen mood dampened the atmosphere at the party.

sullen silence

Frequency: 60 %

The room was filled with a sullen silence after the argument.

sullen teenager

Frequency: 50 %

The sullen teenager refused to speak to anyone.

sullen demeanor

Frequency: 45 %

His sullen demeanor made it clear that he was not in the mood to socialize.

Idiomatic Expressions for sullen

• Phrase: sullen expression
  Meaning: indicates a facial expression that is gloomy, morose, and unfriendly
  Usage: Despite his sullen expression, she could tell he was actually quite happy inside.