brooding

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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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)

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