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Learn the meaning of brooding with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.
brooding
(adjective)
brooding
(adjective)
Meaning
deeply thoughtful in a sad way
Example
"In the quiet corner of the room, she sat brooding over her lost opportunity."
Synonyms
pensivesullen
Antonyms
cheerfullight-hearted
More about this word
Word origin
From Old English 'brood', meaning to think deeply.
Related word forms
verb: brood
noun: brood
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