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broody

/'br/u/d/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Inclined to brood.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. a domestic hen ready to brood

    noun.animal

    Synonyms brood hen broody hen setting hen sitter

    Source: WordNet 3.0

adjective satellite

  1. physiologically ready to incubate eggs

    adj.all

    Examples
    A broody hen.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. deeply or seriously thoughtful

    adj.all

    Synonyms brooding contemplative meditative musing pensive pondering reflective ruminative

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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