Broody

Pronunciation: /ˈbruːdiː/

Broody (adjective)

  1. thinking deeply about something, often in a serious or sad way.
  2. describing a bird that wants to sit on eggs to hatch them.

Examples

  • She looked broody as she stared out the window.
  • He became broody after reading the letter.

Common collocations: broody expression, broody mood, broody hen, broody behavior

Synonyms of Broody

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Broody

  • describing a positive emotional state
  • describing a lack of worry or deep thought