Main Entry: mo·rose

Pronunciation: \mə-ˈrōs, mȯ-\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin morosus, literally, capricious, from mor-, mos will

Date: 1565

1 : having a sullen and gloomy disposition
2 : marked by or expressive of gloom

synonyms see sullen

— mo·rose·ly adverb

— mo·rose·ness noun

— mo·ros·i·ty \-ˈrä-sə-tē\ noun