Used in a Sentence

sulky

How to use sulky in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for sulky.

Editorial note

Now it is mostly ugly again, but like a sulky fashion model.

Examples12
Definitions4
Parts of speech2

Quick take

a light two-wheeled vehicle for one person; drawn by one horse

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of sulky gathered in one view.

noun

a light two-wheeled vehicle for one person; drawn by one horse

adjective

sullen or moody

adjective

moving slowly; "a sluggish stream"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for sulky.

noun

a light two-wheeled vehicle for one person; drawn by one horse

adjective

sullen or moody

adjective

moving slowly; "a sluggish stream"

adjective

depressingly dark; "the gloomy forest"; "the glooming interior of an old inn"; "`gloomful' is archaic"

Example sentences

1

Now it is mostly ugly again, but like a sulky fashion model.

2

> People like this get grumpy and sulky when the technical decisions aren't what they agree with.

3

Email text to friendly teleprompter girl as sulky technician hooks up your mic.

4

I probably wouldn't use this going forward if I had to click through to something or open a PDF, I know that's sulky but just how it is.

5

Nottinghamshire has lots of dialect: mardy means sulky and petulant.

6

"While I think you have some interesting points about missing features, overall this post is sullied by its sulky, immature tone.

7

You look like a bunch of racist, impetuous, sulky, ill-informed yobos blaming the world's victims for the acts of the very people you voted into office.

8

With pay per click you get some very sulky looks when you say 'how much of that result do you feel is caused by people clicking the ad that would have clicked the search result if the ad wasn't there?

9

In fact, sulky behavior is often an indicator of immaturity even if the management also sucks.

10

> Obama can be branded a petulant, entitled, pampered, sulky, embarrassed, teen-aged childEntitled?

11

Sometimes they act like spoilt children, especially when they get all sulky and declare themselves out because the entrepreneur wants to negotiate or took too many seconds to decide.

12

That is the rules, right?So if Snowden is to be branded a traitor, Obama can be branded a petulant, entitled, pampered, sulky, embarrassed, teen-aged child who is used to getting his own way, and will throw toys out of the pram when mommy says "no".Point being, this business of dirty tricks PR bites both sides.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use sulky in a sentence?

Now it is mostly ugly again, but like a sulky fashion model.

What does sulky mean?

a light two-wheeled vehicle for one person; drawn by one horse

What part of speech is sulky?

sulky is commonly used as noun, adjective.