BROODY Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

broody

adjective

ˈbrü-dē

Definition of broody

as in melancholy

given to or marked by long, quiet thinking he spent a long, broody weekend trying to figure out where his relationship with his girlfriend was headed

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Recent Examples of broody Theo James starred on season 1 as Charlotte's love interest (and one of Austen's broody heroes, of course), Sidney Parker. — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025 One notable absence from the sophomore season of Alfred Gough and Miles Millar’s Wednesday is that of broody artist Xavier Thorpe (Percy Hynes White), who played a significant love interest for Jenna Ortega’s titular main character in Season 1. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025 The result was a mash-up of Ralph Lauren signatures that felt broodier, a little more bohemian, and, in that, perhaps a touch more eclectic. — Nick Remsen, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025 Misfit is a patchouli-amber number that feels broodier and sophisticated, yet manages to wear light enough year-round. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2023 See All Example Sentences for broody

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Viard describes the melancholy of her post-Chanel life in detail, describing herself as a ghost, haunted by the presence of Lagerfeld’s memory.

— Olivier Bouchara, Vanity Fair, 30 Sep. 2026
The fading studio carries a note of melancholy about the state of the film industry as AI advances.

— Jenny S. Li, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of melancholy

Adjective

The service Enthusiastic, thoughtful, and caring, the service here is warm and heartfelt.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
As Toby Ziegler and Josiah Bartlett could tell you, the only way to change is the world is with a small group of thoughtful and committed citizens.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of thoughtful

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Mercury in your sign opposes Chiron in your partnership zone, making close relationships unusually reflective today.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
Advice still needs to be reflective of the client’s data, commercial objectives, sector conditions and risk appetite.

— Bas Kniphorst, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of reflective

Adjective

Her honeyed vocals are a powerful pairing for this track’s lilting, contemplative production.

— Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026
And in Walworth County, travelers will find more of that contemplative, fall experience, according to Emma Lowecki, director of guest experience at The Belfry House.

— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of contemplative

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