sullen
/ˈsʌlən/
sul · len
ˈsʌl · ən
English Definition
adj. bad-tempered and gloomy
Significado en Español
sombrío, hosco
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ủ rũ, cau có
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “sullen”:
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A
morose
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B
cheerful
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C
jovial
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D
upbeat
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A — morose.
“sullen” means adj. bad-tempered and gloomy
Common questions about “sullen”
What does “sullen” mean?
sullen — adj. bad-tempered and gloomy. In Chinese: 阴沉的.
How do you pronounce “sullen”?
sullen is pronounced /ˈsʌlən/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sul · len.
Is “sullen” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. sullen appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
