Wordle Answer for May 2, 2023
On May 2, 2023, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to SULKY. Here's the full breakdown — hints for each turn count, the definition, and the supporting clues we generated when this puzzle was live.
The answer
SULKY
What sulky means
A horse-drawn vehicle with two wheels and a seat for one or two people, typically used in harness racing.
Where the word comes from
From the verb *sulk*, which emerged in the 1740s from obscure origins—possibly from dialectal English or Scandinavian sources. The adjective *sulky* followed shortly after, initially describing a horse or person given to sulking. The noun *sulky*, referring to a light two-wheeled carriage, developed separately in the late 1700s, likely from the adjective, since such carriages were designed for one person traveling alone (the "sulky" nature of solitary travel).
Hints for May 2, 2023
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of sulky
- ill-natured
- huffish
- sullen
- moody
- humpy
- muddy
- stuffy
- mumpish
Used in a sentence
The teenager sat in the corner with a _____ expression, refusing to speak to anyone at the dinner table.
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