Surly and Sullenly

Surly

Surly adjective - Given to or displaying a resentful silence and often irritability.

Sullenly and surly are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Sullenly" with "Surly", this adjectives are similar.

Nearby Words: surliness, surlily

Sullenly

Sullenly adverb - In a sullen manner.
Show all Definitions
Synonyms for Sullenly

Surly and sullenly are semantically related. You can use "Surly" instead an adjective "Sullenly".

Nearby Word: sullen
Cite this Source
Sullenly and Surly. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 03, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/surly/sullenly
Surly & Sullenly. N.p., 2016. Web. 03 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/surly/sullenly>.
Sullenly or Surly. 2016. Accessed August 03, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/surly/sullenly.
Google Ngram Viewer shows how "surly" and "sullenly" have occurred on timeline