broody

adjective

\ ˈbrü-dē

Definition of broody

1 : being in a state of readiness to brood eggs that is characterized by cessation of laying and by marked changes in behavior and physiology a broody hen

2 : given or conducive to introspection : contemplative, moody

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Examples of broody in a Sentence

a movie with a dark and broody atmosphere he spent a long, broody weekend trying to figure out where his relationship with his girlfriend was headed

Recent Examples on the Web Set in London, the story finds the ordinary, likable Louise having an affair with her broody psychiatrist boss, David. — Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, "‘Behind Her Eyes’ ends on a sci-fi note," 2 Mar. 2021 What’s even worse is that the creepiest, broodiest superhero of the small screen appears to have just been undone by a tax credit. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, "Superheroes behaving badly: 12 crusading TV series target mature audiences," 4 Aug. 2019

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