brooding
Brooding (adj) means Deeply, often gloomily thoughtful. Example: “He had a brooding look on his face after the meeting.”
How to Use Brooding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSunk deep in gloomy or serious thought; a moody, withdrawn state of mind.
Word Forms
more brooding comparative, broodings plural, most brooding superlative
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Etymology
From the verb "brood," in its sense of dwelling silently and unhappily on one's thoughts.
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What does “brooding” mean?
The word “brooding” means deeply, often gloomily thoughtful. In plain terms, sunk deep in gloomy or serious thought; a moody, withdrawn state of mind.
How do you pronounce “brooding”?
“Brooding” is pronounced BROO-dihng (/ˈbɹuːdɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “brooding” in a sentence?
Here is “brooding” used in a sentence: “He had a brooding look on his face after the meeting.”
What part of speech is “brooding”?
Depending on how it is used, “brooding” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “brooding” have?
“Brooding” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: deeply, often gloomily thoughtful.