English

Etymology
Middle English solein, from Anglo-Norman solein ("alone"), from sol ("single"), from Latin solus|s�lus ("by oneself alone"). The change in meaning from "single" to morose occurred in Middle English.

Pronunciation
AHD|sŭl'�n
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�l�n|-�l�n

Adjective
en-adj|er

1. having a brooding ill temper; sulky.
2. dismal; somber.
3. sluggish; slow.

Antonyms
cheerful
content
lighthearted
pleased

Translations
trans-top|having a brooding ill temper
Danish: vrangvillig, mut
Dutch: gemelijk, nors
trans-mid
Finnish: nyreä, yrmeä
French: maussade
Russian: пло�ой|пло�ое на���оение n
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trans-top|dismal
Danish: mørk, dyster
Dutch: somber
trans-mid
French: morne
Russian: пе�ал�н�й
trans-bottom

trans-top|sluggish
Danish: treven
Dutch: traag
trans-mid
French: lent
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;to be checked
ttbc|French: renfrogné

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• 2007-10-31 15:15 - Stephen G. Brown - /* Etymology */

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