SULK(S) Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

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Definition of sulk(s)

as in pet

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sulk

as in pouts

to silently go about in a bad mood the toddler would sulk for hours whenever he didn't get his way

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In the corner, a young John Adams sulks, uninterested in the dancing and gossip and instead opting to smoke a pipe and watch. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 June 2026 When Ray lavishes attention on another biker’s pet pillion, Kevin (Jake Shears of the Scissor Sisters), Colin sulks until his master unzips his trousers and gives him a treat. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026 Now the eldest of the Sully kids, Lo’ak (Britain Dalton) sulks with survivor’s guilt, while teenage adoptee Kiri (Sigourney Weaver) questions her seemingly immaculate conception while deepening her connection to the all-knowing nature goddess Eywa. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2025 Elphaba is determined to expose the Wizard while Glinda marvels over her newfound fame and Fiyero sulks. — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2025 The Iliad tells the story of the Greeks’ greatest warrior, Achilles, who sulks in his tent for most of the poem before rejoining the fight and turning the tide. — Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025

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Noun

For families The resort couldn’t be more family- and pet-friendly.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Frequently asked questions Grass doesn’t last forever, and as individual blades die off from age, disease, pets, and everyday wear, your lawn will gradually thin out if there are no new seeds to replace them.

— Amanda Tust, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026

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However, there has been a growing edge to Denver’s current group, personified on the field in the way safety Talanoa Hufanga flies to the ball and in the way Cooper scowls under his eye black.

— Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
How often do smiles express happiness and scowls express anger?

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Mar. 2020

Definition of scowls

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The easiest way to differentiate a tantrum from restraint collapse is to pay attention to how your child reacts to intervention during a meltdown.

— Liz Regalia, Parents, 2 Aug. 2026
Packing the Cooler Packing up drinks and snacks for a picnic, beach day, or lake day is a big task, and little hands were called on to choose the must-haves (lest grandma risk a tantrum on location).

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 July 2026

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Don’t Kill Reach with External Links Like any business that makes money from advertising, LinkedIn frowns upon directing people away from LinkedIn to another site.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Here is our review of a 2025-26 campaign that’s ended with more smiles than frowns.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 26 May 2026

Definition of frowns

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The suede and mesh sneakers feature memory foam padding and anti-slip outsoles for a comfortable and supportive fit.

— Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
In an interview, a candidate who naturally matches an interviewer's pace and tone can create a feeling of connection that gets mistaken for cultural fit.

— Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of fit

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Several celebrities and their PR teams have denounced Perez for his viscous public insults, from Khloe Kardashian, Miley Cyrus, and Lady Gaga, a former friend of Perez.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
In recent years, Georgia’s State Election Board has been plagued by infighting, feuds, insults, partisan maneuvering and out-and-out shouting matches.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of insult

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Elsewhere in Southampton … • Plans for a new sewage facility that will require the dog park to move has sent the Nextdoor crowd into a tizzy.

— Stephanie Krikorian, Curbed, 22 June 2026
Yeah, the shape was definitely interesting—almost a new take on the low-profile sneaker, which has been sending everyone into a tizzy.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 June 2026

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