Sulky meaning in English
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Definition
(to be) sulky: (to be) irritable, moody, bad-tempered
Don't be sulky just because I won't buy you that pony.
Exercise 1
When Luna writes that Trey Feltchenheimer is Delavigne's most "serious prospect", she is expressing that Trey is .
When Luna writes that Trey Feltchenheimer is Delavigne's most "serious prospect", she is expressing that Trey is suitable.
suitable: When Luna writes that Trey is the company's most "serious prospect" she means that he is a candidate that they should consider "seriously" for the position. To be "suitable" for a position is to be well-qualified for it. Luna is expressing that Trey is suitable for the position.
severe: If someone is "severe" they are harsh and strict in their treatment of others. Although in a different context, severe can mean "serious", it is not the meaning of "serious" in this context.
sensitive: If someone is "sensitive" they take offence easily or they are easily insulted. The term can also be used to describe someone who feels or sympathizes with the emotions of other people. For example, Luna is very sensitive to the suffering of animals.
sulky: If someone is "sulky" they are "moody" and withdrawn. A child that doesn't get the toy it wants often becomes sulky and will fold their arms and sit there saying nothing with a very cross look on their face. This is called "sulking". Trey is not sulking in this dialogue.
savoury: If someone is "savoury" they are a trustworthy character. Food can also be described as being savoury if it doesn't contain sugar. For instance "coq au vin" is a savoury dish whereas "tarte aux pommes" is a sweet dish. Although Trey could be described as a savoury character, it isn't the meaning of "serious" as it is used in this context. Note that in the USA the spelling of this term is "savory".
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