- present participle of sulk.
sulking
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Laura and Mary will dance, when not getting in one another’s hair, or sulking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
So does not sulking when kids don’t invite you on their vacation or forget to send Mother’s Day cards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 31, 2025
The Mariners lost Sunday, but they weren’t sulking.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 28, 2024
Instead of me sulking about, "Well, I can't get up at this one show," there was a bunch of other shows in the city, so I went to those.
From Salon ● Feb. 22, 2024
The Lake Sprites have been quarreling all day; now they’re sulking.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word