Glum and Grumpy

Glum

Glum adjective - Given to or displaying a resentful silence and often irritability.
Usage example: a chronically glum and pouting child

Grumpy is a synonym for glum in gloomy topic. In some cases you can use "Grumpy" instead an adjective "Glum", when it comes to topics like sullen.

Nearby Word: glumly

Grumpy

Grumpy adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.

Glum is a synonym for grumpy in sullen topic. Sometimes you can use "Glum" instead an adjective "Grumpy".

Nearby Words: grumble, grumbling, grumpily
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