Sullen meaning

What does “sullen” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“sullen” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: showing a brooding ill humor.

sullen

adjective

  1. showing a brooding ill humor

    “a dark scowl”

    “the proverbially dour New England Puritan”

  2. darkened by clouds

    “a heavy sky”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University