Sunless and Sullen

Sunless

Sunless adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.
Usage example: mental patients who were once condemned to spend their lives in the sunless confines of a state asylum

Sullen and sunless are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sullen" instead an adjective "Sunless".

Nearby Word: sun

Sullen

Sullen adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.
Usage example: sullen skies that matched our mood on the day of the funeral

Sunless and sullen are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sunless" instead an adjective "Sullen".

Nearby Word: sullenly
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