Synonyms for Broody & Similar Words
Definition of broody
- adjective
- physiologically ready to incubate eggs; "a broody hen"
- deeply or seriously thoughtful; "Byron lives on not only in his poetry, but also in his creation of the 'Byronic hero' - the persona of a brooding melancholy young man"
- noun
- a domestic hen ready to brood
10 synonyms found
Writing tips for "broody"
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