Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brooding
adjective
/ˈbruː.dɪŋ/
Definition
To engage in deep thought or to worry persistently about something.
Examples
- She sat in a brooding silence, lost in her thoughts.
- His brooding gaze made it clear he was troubled by something.
- After the argument, a brooding atmosphere filled the room.
Meaning
Brooding can refer to a state of contemplation or introspection, often with a feeling of sadness or anxiety. It also describes a way of thinking heavily about something troubling.
Synonyms
- contemplative
- mournful
- pensive
- moody
- gloomy
