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Tinanam0102 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

different between "sulky" and "sulking"

He's been sulky or
He's been sulking

Since both can be adjectives, how to use them?
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, a permanent feature of the person), while 'sulking' normally represents a present mood only.

— Mister Micawber

  • , a permanent feature of the person), while 'sulking' normally represents a present mood only.
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In your sentences they are synonymous, as they can be, but 'sulky' can also be a personality trait (i.e., a permanent feature of the person), while 'sulking' normally represents a present mood only.
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Hi Mister Micawber,

1. As in personality trait, would it mean "a sulky person" is a permanent feature, while "a sulking person" a present mood kind?

2. Would you say "He's been sulking since this afternoon" more natural than "He's been sulky since this afternoon." or "He's been sulky"?

Thanks again for helping me

Tinanam
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1. Yes, precisely.
2. Any of those will work.
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Thanks Mister Micawber.
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