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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Adjective

Blending dry Finnish humour with melancholy and unexpected warmth, ATLANTIS PASILA turns its distinctly local setting into an intimate portrait of a generation searching for connection.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Everything is infused with melancholy, the unfailing indicator of the fundamental rift between humans and their natural environment.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of melancholy

Adjective

As the perfumery acknowledges, these collaborations allow the brand to gain exposure in other creative spheres while also creating a product that is reflective of both specialties.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
The evolution of Waubonsee, all three leaders insist, is reflective of the community itself.

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of reflective

Adjective

Pilgrims walk between temples, rest in historic ryokan and keep to contemplative daily rituals that discourage mass, high-speed tourism.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
The pacing feels off throughout much of the film, with comic and contemplative asides gumming up the central caper.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026